eugenic
[ yoo-jen-ik ]
adjective
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.
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.
Origin of eugenic
1- Also eu·gen·i·cal [yoo-jen-i-kuhl] /yuˈdʒɛn ɪ kəl/ .
Other words from eugenic
- 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
- See also eugenics.
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