genetic memory

noun

The state of a biological system encoded in its genetic material.

Meanings

noungenetic memory (countable and uncountable, plural genetic memories)

plural genetic memories

  1. countableuncountablebiologyThe state of a biological system encoded in its genetic material.
  2. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA memory present at birth that exists in the absence of sensory experience.
  3. countableuncountablecomputingAn artificial neural network combination of genetic algorithm and the mathematical model of sparse distributed memory.

    Synonyms: race memory

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn artificial neural network combination of genetic algorithm and the mathematical model of sparse distributed memory.

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