Genetic (adjective)

1. Relating to genes or genetics.
2. Relating to the origin, development, or underlying causes of something.
3. Of or relating to the origin and development of a particular group of people or things.
4. Of or relating to the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Origin:

Early 19th century; earliest use found in lindley's botanical cabinet. from scientific latin genēticus of or belonging to generation, from greek gēnētikos, from gēnēsis generation.

Examples:

1. The genetic code controls the development of every organism.
2. The genetic makeup of an individual can determine susceptibility to certain diseases.
3. A genetic predisposition to high cholesterol runs in her family.
4. The genetic diversity of a population is critical to its survival.
5. A genetic mutation was the cause of the rare disease.