1. of or relating to eugenics; intended to improve the genetic quality of a population
Usage: often used in historical or critical contexts; associated with discredited and harmful pseudoscientific practices

Examples

• Eugenic policies were implemented by several governments in the early 20th century.
• The eugenic movement was based on flawed scientific assumptions about heredity.
• Many countries have since rejected eugenic ideologies as unethical and scientifically unfounded.
• Historians study eugenic programs to understand how pseudoscience can influence public policy.
• The eugenic era represents a dark chapter in the history of medicine and ethics.