genetically

adv

Etymology: From genetic + -ally or genetical + -ly.

1. In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

   “Genetically modified crops.”

   “John Smith is genetically related to Jane Doe.”

2. In terms of origin or development.

   “Genetically, a Greek tragedy consists of a series of choral songs to which have been added, before and after, divers epic, non-lyric elements.”

   “Hildebrandt is certainly right in maintaining that all dream-images could be explained genetically, if we spent sufficient time and concentration on tracing their origin.”

3. By being members of the same linguistic family.

   “German and Danish are genetically related.”