eugenic

/juˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/

JUD͡ƷƐN · ɪk (2 syllables)

English Adj
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Definition

Of or relating to eugenics.

Etymology

From eu- + -genic.

Example Sentences

  • "In making his point, Thomas dedicated more than a dozen pages on the history of the eugenics movement to explain why “the use of abortion to achieve eugenic goals is not merely hypothetical.”"
  • "[Alan] Dershowitz, who as a Harvard Law professor regularly attended lunches [Jeffrey] Epstein hosted for the scientists, told the Times he was “appalled” to learn about Epstein's eugenic ambitions, but their friendship continued."
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