Meanings
adjectivegenetical (not comparable)
- not comparableRelating to genesis or origin; genetic.
this historical, genetical method of viewing prior systems of philosophy
1826, Julius Hare, Guesses at Truth by Two Brothers1 more example
[E]ither in the authentic lineaments of Fact, or the forged ones of Fiction, a complete picture and Genetical History of the Man and his spiritual Endeavour lies before you.
1831, Thomas Carlyle, “Prospective”, in Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh. […], London: Chapman and Hall, […], →OCLC, 1st book, page 51
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adjectiveof or relating to the science of genetics
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genetical. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genetical
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