un-eugenical
ɪk adjective
1.
of or bringing about improvement in the type of offspring produced.
2.
having good inherited characteristics.
Also, eu·gen·i·cal.
Compare dysgenic.
Related forms
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
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World English Dictionary
eugenics (juːˈdʒɛnɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| (functioning as singular) the study of methods of improving the quality of the human race, esp by selective breeding | |
| [C19: from Greek eugenēs well-born, from | |
| eu'genic | |
| —adj | |
| eu'genically | |
| —adv | |
| eu'genicist | |
| —n | |
| eugenist | |
| —n, —adj | |
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eugenic eu·gen·ic (y&oomacr;-jěn'ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to eugenics.
Relating or adapted to the production of good or improved offspring.
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