Definition

In a way that relates to the genetic makeup of an organism.

Example

The plants were genotypically similar, showing the same genetic traits.

Conversation

Did you know that plants can be classified genotypically?

Really? I didn't realize there were different ways to categorize them.

Yeah, it’s interesting how their genetic makeup affects their traits.

That makes sense! So, does that mean some plants are better suited for certain environments?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Genotypically → It is formed from "genotype" (from Greek "genos", meaning race or kind, and "typos", meaning type or model) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "genotypically" refers to something that relates to the genetic constitution or type of an organism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'genotype' as the 'kind' or 'type' of an organism's genes, and remember that 'genotypically' means relating to that genetic type.

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