genetic lottery

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Noun

genetic lottery (plural genetic lotteries)

  1. (idiomatic, figurative) The concept that any advantageous or disadvantageous genetic traits and abilities that a person inherits from their parents are largely determined by chance.

Usage notes

  • Often stated as to win the genetic lottery.

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