geneticist
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/dʒəˈnɛtɪsɪst/
genetics expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'geneticist' originates from the word 'genetics,' which is derived from the Greek word 'genetikos,' meaning 'genitive' or 'generative.'
Historical Evolution
'genetikos' transformed into the English word 'genetics,' and eventually led to the formation of the modern English word 'geneticist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the study of genes and heredity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.
The geneticist discovered a new gene linked to the disease.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/06 09:32