Eugenically

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Pronunciation: /juːˈdʒɛnɪkli/

Definitions of eugenically

adjective relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of eugenically selecting traits in offspring is not widely accepted.

A2 The eugenically modified crops showed increased resistance to pests.

B1 Some scientists argue that eugenically altering genes could have unforeseen consequences.

B2 The controversial practice of eugenically engineering humans raises ethical concerns.

C1 The idea of eugenically designing babies to be 'perfect' is a topic of heated debate.

C2 The eugenically enhanced population in the dystopian novel had superior physical and mental abilities.

adverb relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

Example Sentences

A1 The scientist studied how traits are passed down eugenically.

A2 The breeding of animals was done eugenically to ensure specific characteristics.

B1 The government implemented policies to control population growth eugenically.

B2 The controversial practice of eugenically selecting embryos for desired traits is a topic of debate.

C1 The idea of eugenically engineering humans raises ethical concerns.

C2 The scientist was criticized for advocating for eugenically altering the human genome.

Examples of eugenically in a Sentence

formal The practice of selecting certain traits for breeding purposes can be seen as eugenically driven.

informal Some people believe in eugenically improving the genetic makeup of future generations.

slang I heard they're trying to eugenically engineer super smart babies.

figurative The company's hiring process seemed almost eugenically focused on finding the perfect candidate.

Grammatical Forms of eugenically

past tense

eugenically

plural

eugenically

comparative

more eugenically

superlative

most eugenically

present tense

eugenically

future tense

will eugenically

perfect tense

have eugenically

continuous tense

is eugenically

singular

eugenically

positive degree

eugenically

infinitive

to eugenically

gerund

eugenically

participle

eugenically

Origin and Evolution of eugenically

First Known Use: 1883 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'eugenically' originated from the combination of the Greek prefix 'eu-' meaning good or well, and the suffix '-genic' meaning producing or giving rise to.
Evolution of the word: The term 'eugenically' was first used in the late 19th century in the context of the eugenics movement, which aimed to improve the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding. Over time, the word has come to be associated with controversial practices and policies that seek to control human reproduction based on genetic traits.