non-genetic
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/nɒn-dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
not genetic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-genetic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'genetic' from Greek 'genetikos', meaning 'origin' or 'birth'.
Historical Evolution
'Genetikos' transformed into the modern English word 'genetic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-genetic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'genetic' referred to anything related to origin or birth, but now it specifically refers to genes. 'Non-genetic' evolved to mean not related to genes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or influenced by genes or heredity.
The disease is non-genetic and is caused by environmental factors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42