eugenic

(yo̵̅o̅ jenik)

adjective

  1. causing improvement of hereditary qualities of a stock
  2. of, relating to, or improved by eugenics

Origin: Gr eugenēs, well-born: see Eugene

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See eugenic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to eugenics.
  2. Relating or adapted to the production of good or improved offspring.

Related Forms:

  • eu·genˈi·cal·ly adverb

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