Eugenic

Pronunciation: /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions of eugenic

adjective relating to or supporting the idea of eugenics, which is the practice of improving the genetic quality of a population through controlled breeding

Example Sentences

A1 The eugenic policy aimed to improve the genetic quality of the population.

A2 The eugenic program faced criticism for its controversial methods.

B1 The eugenic movement in the early 20th century promoted selective breeding for desirable traits.

B2 The eugenic practices of forced sterilization were deemed unethical by many.

C1 The eugenic ideology of racial purity led to discriminatory policies in many countries.

C2 The eugenic experiments conducted during World War II were condemned for their inhumane nature.

Examples of eugenic in a Sentence

formal The idea of implementing eugenic policies has been met with ethical debates.

informal Some people believe in eugenic practices to improve the gene pool.

slang I heard some crazy eugenic theories from that group.

figurative His obsession with perfection bordered on a eugenic mindset.

Grammatical Forms of eugenic

• past tense: eugenized
• plural: eugenics
• comparative: more eugenic
• superlative: most eugenic
• present tense: eugenics
• future tense: will eugenize
• perfect tense: have eugenized
• continuous tense: is eugenizing
• singular: eugenic
• positive degree: eugenic
• infinitive: to eugenize
• gerund: eugenizing
• participle: eugenized

Origin and Evolution of eugenic

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'eugenic' is derived from the Greek words 'eu' meaning good and 'genēs' meaning born or produced.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of improving the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding, the term 'eugenic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of practices and policies aimed at improving the genetic traits of a population, often with controversial ethical implications.