Meanings
proper nounthe Wright effect
- Synonym of genetic drift.
Synonyms: genetic drift
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounSynonym of genetic drift.
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Origin
Named after Sewall Wright.
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Wright effect. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wright%20effect
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