Eugenic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Eugenic ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to eugenics, the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the human race by selective breeding.
2. Intended to improve the human race through selective breeding.

Origin:

From new latin eugenicus, from greek εὐγενής (eugenēs, "well-born"), from εὖ (eu, "well") + γένος (genos, "race, stock, birt.h")

Examples:

1. Eugenic policies were implemented in some countries to encourage the reproduction of individuals with desirable traits.
2. Eugenic ideas were used to justify forced sterilization and other discriminatory practices.
3. The eugenic movement was discredited after the atrocities of Nazi Germany.
4. The eugenic theories of the early 20th century have been largely discredited.
5. The eugenic ideas were used to justify the forced sterilization of individuals deemed undesirable.

(As a noun)

Eugenic ( noun )

1. Of or relating to eugenics, the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the human race by selective breeding.
2. Intended to improve the human race through selective breeding.

Origin:

From new latin eugenicus, from greek εὐγενής (eugenēs, "well-born"), from εὖ (eu, "well") + γένος (genos, "race, stock, birt.h")

Examples:

1. Eugenic policies were implemented in some countries to encourage the reproduction of individuals with desirable traits.
2. Eugenic ideas were used to justify forced sterilization and other discriminatory practices.
3. The eugenic movement was discredited after the atrocities of Nazi Germany.
4. The eugenic theories of the early 20th century have been largely discredited.
5. The eugenic ideas were used to justify the forced sterilization of individuals deemed undesirable.