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View synonyms for eugenic

eugenic

[ yoo-jen-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to measures intended to produce a perceived improvement in the characteristics of the human species or a human population, especially through reproductive policy.
  2. having inherited characteristics that are seen as favorable for the purpose of producing or reproducing perceived improvements in the human species or a human population. Compare dysgenic.


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Other Words From

  • eu·gen·i·cal·ly adverb
  • non·eu·gen·ic adjective
  • non·eu·gen·i·cal adjective
  • non·eu·gen·i·cal·ly adverb
  • un·eu·gen·ic adjective
  • un·eu·gen·i·cal adjective
  • un·eu·gen·i·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of eugenic1

First recorded in 1880–85; from Greek eugen(ḗs) “wellborn” ( eu-, -gen ) + -ic

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