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Where does “genetically” come from?

Genetically derives from English genetic, from English genesis, from Latin genesis, from Ancient Greek γένεσις meaning "origin" or "creation," from Proto-Indo-European ǵenh₁- meaning "to beget" or "produce."

genetically (English): In terms of origin or development; In a manner...

Definitions

  1. In terms of origin or development; In a manner...

Ancestry of “genetically”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1English-allyAlternative form of -ly , used with adjectives in...
2EnglishahistoricSynonym of ahistorical
3EnglishhistoricVery important; noteworthy: having importance or...
4Latinhistoricushistorical
5Latinhistoriahistory; account; story
6Ancient Greekἱστορίαinquiry, examination, systematic observation,...
7Ancient Greekἱστορέωto inquire, ask; to examine, observe; to record,...
8Ancient Greekἵστωρone who knows law and right, judge; witness; a...
9Proto-Hellenicwístōr—
10Proto-Indo-Europeanwéydtōrone who has seen, one who knows
11Indo-European*weyd-—
Every word from Indo-European *weyd- →