genetical

English

Adjective

genetical (not comparable)

1. Relating to genesis or origin; genetic.
   • 1831, Thomas Carlyle, “Prospective”, in Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh. […], London: Chapman and Hall, […], →OCLC, book first, page 51:

     [E]ither in the authentic lineaments of Fact, or the forged ones of Fiction, a complete picture and Genetical History of the Man and his spiritual Endeavour lies before you.

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     this historical, genetical method of viewing prior systems of philosophy

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