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genetic
[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]
In most everyday conversations, this word refers to DNA and family traits (heredity). When used in linguistics or history, it refers to the 'origin' or how something developed over time, rather than biological genes.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a paper in the library.
Chloe Smith
pretty sure my anxiety is just genetic at this point lol
Maya
stop coping and just get your work done
💡
Chloe uses 'genetic' to blame her stress on heredity as a way to avoid studying. Maya uses the slang term 'coping' (referring to a psychological defense mechanism) to give Chloe a blunt reality check.
Meanings
adjective
Relating to genes or heredity.
"The researchers are studying the genetic basis of the disease."
adjective
Of or relating to origin or development.
"The linguist analyzed the genetic relationship between the two ancient languages."