geneticist
Translation
geneticist
Examples
A geneticist studies genes and heredity.
A geneticist studies genes and heredity.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the geneticist)) a scientist who studies genetics She is a leading geneticist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: biologist (specialised), gene scientist
Etymology
From 'genetic' + '-ist' (a suffix meaning a person who studies or practises something).
Memory Tips
A 'genetic-ist' is a specialist in genetics. The '-ist' suffix means 'person'.