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It is time to create new social science departments that reflect the breadth and complexity of the problems we face as well as the novelty of 21st-century science. These would include departments of biosocial science, network science, neuroeconomics, behavioral genetics and computational social science.
Nicholas A. Christakis

Meaning of "genetics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENETICS

genetics  [dʒɪˈnɛtɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENETICS

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Genetics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GENETICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

genetics

Genetics

Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It is generally considered a field of biology, but it intersects frequently with many of the life sciences and is strongly linked with the study of information systems. The father of genetics is Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk-scientist. Mendel studied 'trait inheritance,' patterns in the way traits were handed down from parents to offspring. He observed that organisms inherit traits by way of discrete "units of inheritance". This term, still used today, is a somewhat ambiguous definition of what is referred to as a gene. Trait inheritance and molecular inheritance mechanisms of genes are still a primary principle of genetics in the 21st century, but modern genetics has expanded beyond inheritance to studying the function and behavior of genes. Gene structure and function, variation, and distribution are studied within the context of the cell, the organism and within the context of a population. Genetics has given rise to a number of sub-fields including epigenetics and population genetics.

Definition of genetics in the English dictionary

The definition of genetics in the dictionary is the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms. Other definition of genetics is the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GENETICS


aerodonetics
ˌɛərəʊdəˈnɛtɪks
aesthetics
iːsˈθɛtɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
biogenetics
ˌbaɪəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
biomagnetics
ˌbaɪəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
Callanetics
ˌkæləˈnɛtɪks
cybernetics
ˌsaɪbəˈnɛtɪks
cytogenetics
ˌsaɪtəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
electrokinetics
ɪˌlɛktrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
electromagnetics
ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
epigenetics
ˌɛpɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
hydrokinetics
ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
hydromagnetics
ˌhaɪdrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
immunogenetics
ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
kinetics
kɪˈnɛtɪks
magnetics
mæɡˈnɛtɪks
nutrigenetics
ˌnjuːtrɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
pharmacokinetics
ˌfɑːməkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
phenetics
fɪˈnɛtɪks
phonetics
fəˈnɛtɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENETICS

genetic
genetic algorithm
genetic code
genetic counselling
genetic engineering
genetic fingerprint
genetic fingerprinting
genetic map
genetic mapping
genetic marker
genetic material
genetic modification
genetic screening
genetical
genetically
genetically modified
genetically modified food
geneticist
genetotrophic
genetrix

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENETICS

acoustic phonetics
anaesthetics
apologetics
articulatory phonetics
auditory phonetics
bioenergetics
cosmetics
cyberathletics
dietetics
energetics
esthetics
exegetics
geodetics
homiletics
mathematics
memetics
molecular genetics
poetics
theoretics
track and field athletics
track athletics

Synonyms and antonyms of genetics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «genetics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENETICS

Find out the translation of genetics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of genetics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «genetics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

遗传学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

genética
570 millions of speakers

English

genetics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आनुवंशिकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عِلْمُ الوِرَاثَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

генетика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

genética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রজননশাস্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

génétique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Genetik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Genetik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

遺伝学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유전학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Genetika
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

di truyền học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரபியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आनुवंशिकताशास्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

genetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

genetica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

genetyka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

генетика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

genetică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γενετική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

genetika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

genetik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

genetikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of genetics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENETICS»

The term «genetics» is very widely used and occupies the 11.147 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GENETICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about genetics

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10 QUOTES WITH «GENETICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word genetics.
1
Andre Agassi
I got a hundred bucks says my baby beats Pete's baby. I just think genetics are in my favour.
2
David Agus
I'm a big believer in what's called personalized medicine, which refers to customizing your health care to your specific needs based on your physiology, genetics, value system and unique conditions.
3
Sydney Brenner
During this period, I became interested in how the new techniques of cloning and sequencing DNA could influence the study of genetics and I was an early and active proponent of the Human Genome Sequencing Project.
4
Michael Burgess
With the absence of a flu vaccination last year, I did not take a flu shot; but there is still some immunity that carries over from year to year; but about every 30 years, there is a major change in the genetics of the flu virus.
5
Nicholas A. Christakis
It used to be thought that our genes were historically immutable and that it was not possible to imagine a conversation between culture and genetics.
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Nicholas A. Christakis
It is time to create new social science departments that reflect the breadth and complexity of the problems we face as well as the novelty of 21st-century science. These would include departments of biosocial science, network science, neuroeconomics, behavioral genetics and computational social science.
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Richard Dawkins
I'm fascinated by the idea that genetics is digital. A gene is a long sequence of coded letters, like computer information. Modern biology is becoming very much a branch of information technology.
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Elizabeth Emken
The genetics of autism are real, but there are also environmental triggers.
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Jerry Falwell
I do not believe we can blame genetics for adultery, homosexuality, dishonesty and other character flaws.
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Helen Fisher
From my studies of genetics and neuroscience I have come to believe that people fall into four broad personality types - each influenced by a different brain chemical: I call them the Explorer, Builder, Director, and Negotiator.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENETICS»

Discover the use of genetics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to genetics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Human Molecular Genetics 3
This work provides guidance on the principles underlying modern human molecular genetics. This new edition has been updated to take account of the changes in our understanding of this field since the late 1990s.
T. Strachan, Andrew P. Read, 2004
2
Evolutionary Genetics
The first edition of Maynard Smith's Evolutionary Genetics (first published in 1989) was welcomed as the first comprehensive introduction to the molecular and population aspects of evolutionary genetics, and has now become one of the ...
John Maynard Smith, 1998
3
Genetics
About the Book: Endeavours to make this seemingly difficult subject understandable and enjoyable for the readers. It provides an account of classical and modern genetics with new developments in the field.
Karvita B. Ahluwalia, 2009
4
Genetics
Expanding upon the key elements that have made this text a success, Hartl has included updates throughout, as well as a new chapter dedicated to genetic evolution.
Daniel Hartl, Maryellen Ruvolo, 2011
5
The Genetics of the Horse
This is the latest title in our successful series of genetics books. Reference book providing a comprehensive review of the current research in horse geneticsChapters written by international experts in the field Of worldwide relevance
Ann T. Bowling, Anatoly Ruvinsky, 2000
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Human Genetics: The Basics
Human Genetics: The Basics introduces the key questions and issues in this emerging field, including: The common ancestry of all humanity The role of genes in sickness and health Debates over the use of genetic technology Written in an ...
Ricki Lewis, 2010
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Essential Genetics: A Genomics Perspective
Updated throughout to reflect the latest discoveries in this fast-paced field, this Sixth Edition, provides an accessible, student-friendly introduction to modern genetics.
Daniel L. Hartl, 2014
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Genetics
Expanding upon the key elements that have made this text a success, Hartl has included updates throughout, as well as a new chapter dedicated to genetic evolution.
Daniel L. Hartl, Maryellen Ruvolo, 2011
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Genetics For Dummies
Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals.
Tara Rodden Robinson, 2011
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A Dictionary of Genetics
The eighth edition of Robert King's seminal A Dictionary of Genetics has undergone extensive revision to provide the most up-to-date definitions in the field.
Robert C. King, Pamela Mulligan, William Stansfield, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENETICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term genetics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Make difference by landing new role in genetics
A Frome company that specialises in DNA and genetics is to hold a recruitment open day. DNA Worldwide Group, which was established in ... «Frome Standard, Jul 15»
2
Company Shares of Myriad Genetics, Inc. Drops by -0.72%
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN) has dropped 0.72% during the past week, however, the bigger picture is still very bullish; the shares ... «American Trade Journal, Jul 15»
3
Company Shares of Seattle Genetics, Inc. Drops by -1.18%
Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) has dropped 1.18% during the past week, however, the bigger picture is still very bullish; the shares ... «OTC Outlook, Jul 15»
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Company Shares of Signal Genetics, Inc. Drops by -12.78%
Signal Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNL) has dropped 12.78% during the past week, however, the bigger picture is still very bullish; the shares ... «American Trade Journal, Jul 15»
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Company Shares of Response Genetics, Inc. Drops by -57.22%
Response Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGDX) has lost 57.22% during the past week and dropped 67.73% in the last 4 weeks. The shares are ... «The Daily Rover, Jul 15»
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University of Alabama part of study on bumblebees' genetics
His journey is part of a three-year grant to study how the physical build and genetics of two species found across the Cascade and Sierra ... «Tuscaloosa News, Jul 15»
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Don?t Mistake Genetics For Fate
Don't Mistake Genetics For Fate. It's easy for the media to get misled on studies that seem to purport genetic determinism. Shop ▾. A few weeks ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
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What's your favourite PLOS Genetics issue image?
PLOS Genetics is celebrating its ten year anniversary in July. Over the last decade, we have seen some eye-catching issue images and we ... «PLoS Blogs, Jul 15»
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K-12 students explore genetics at Notre Dame on summer camp
They are youngsters soon to enter the seventh, eighth or ninth grade, and they're spending a week of summer vacation at a genetics camp at ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
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Genetics prompt sheep to drop up to six lambs but critics question …
Sheep farmers now have access to genetics that nearly guarantee sheep will drop twins or triplets, sometimes five or six lambs. But death rates ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»

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