Definition of 'genotype'

Word Frequency

genotype in British

(ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp )

noun

the genetic constitution of an organism

a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution

Compare phenotype

Derived forms

genotypic (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɪpɪk ) or genotypical (ˌgenoˈtypical)

adjective

genotypically (ˌgenoˈtypically)

adverb

genotypicity (ˌdʒɛnəʊtɪˈpɪsɪtɪ )

noun

Word Frequency

genotype in American

(ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp ; jenˈətīpˌ; ˈdʒinəˌtaɪp ; jēˈnətīpˌ)

noun

the fundamental constitution of an organism in terms of its hereditary factors

a group of organisms each having the same hereditary characteristics

the type species of a genus

Derived forms

genotypic (ˌgenoˈtypic) (ˈdʒɛnəˈtɪpɪk ; jenˈətipˈik)

adjective or ˌgenoˈtypical

genotypically (ˌgenoˈtypically)

adverb

Word origin of 'genotype'

< Gr genos, race, kind (see genus) + -type

Example sentences containing 'genotype'

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This distinction between the genotype and the phenotype is crucial. Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)Our phenotype is influenced by both our genotype and our environment. Wills, Christopher The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993)He reasoned that this proved that the genotype was more important than the environment in determining intelligence. Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988)

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Used Occasionally. genotype is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of genotype from the Collins English Dictionary

Would

The modal verb would is commonly used as follows: to make a polite request. Would you mind moving your bag? Would you give me a hand with this ladder, please? to offer something politely. ...