adjective
- not involving, caused by, or related to genes or genetics
Usage: scientific; medical
Examples
- The disease has both genetic and nongenetic causes.
- Environmental factors are nongenetic influences on development.
- Researchers studied nongenetic risk factors for the condition.
- The trait appeared to be nongenetic in origin.
- Nongenetic factors like diet and exercise affect health outcomes.
- The study compared genetic versus nongenetic contributions to the disorder.