유전적
Relating to genes or heredity. It is essential for IELTS Academic topics involving nature vs. nurture, biology, and health.
Examples
3 of 5그 병은 유전적 영향이 크다고 한다.
They say that disease has a strong genetic influence.
유전적 다양성을 보존하는 것은 생태계에 필수적입니다.
Preserving genetic diversity is essential for the ecosystem.
이건 유전적인 문제라 어쩔 수 없어.
This is a genetic issue, so it can't be helped.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '유전' (inheritance) + '적' (attribute). Inherited attribute.
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 성격 형성에 있어 ( ) 요인이 얼마나 작용하는지 연구하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유전적
Examples
그 병은 유전적 영향이 크다고 한다.
everydayThey say that disease has a strong genetic influence.
유전적 다양성을 보존하는 것은 생태계에 필수적입니다.
formalPreserving genetic diversity is essential for the ecosystem.
이건 유전적인 문제라 어쩔 수 없어.
informalThis is a genetic issue, so it can't be helped.
지능이 유전적 요인에 의한 것인지 환경적 요인에 의한 것인지는 논쟁 중이다.
academicWhether intelligence is due to genetic or environmental factors is under debate.
유전적 변형 생물체(GMO)에 대한 규제가 강화되었습니다.
businessRegulations on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) have been strengthened.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유전적 질환
genetic disorder
유전적 정보
genetic information
유전적 배경
genetic background
Often Confused With
선천적 means 'innate/from birth', while 유전적 specifically refers to genes passed down from parents.
Usage Notes
Commonly paired with '환경적' (environmental) in IELTS 'Nature vs Nurture' essays.
Common Mistakes
Don't forget the '~적' suffix when using it as an adjective before a noun.
Memory Tip
Think of '유전' (inheritance) + '적' (attribute). Inherited attribute.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 遺 (leave behind) + 傳 (transmit) + 的 (attribute).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학자들은 성격 형성에 있어 ( ) 요인이 얼마나 작용하는지 연구하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유전적
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