eugenic

adjective eu·gen·ic \yü-ˈje-nik\

Definition of EUGENIC

: relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring

: of or relating to eugenics

— eu·gen·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Greek eugenēs wellborn, from eu- + -genēs born — more at -gen

First Known Use: 1883

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adjective eu·gen·ic \yu̇-ˈjen-ik\

: relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring

: of or relating to eugenics

—eu·gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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