Aristogenics

/ˌærɪstoʊˈdʒɛnɪks/ noun

Definition

The study or science of the origin and development of superior or excellent qualities, especially in relation to heredity and breeding.

Etymology

From aristogenic plus the suffix -ics, following the pattern of genetics and eugenics. This noun names a field of study focused on the development of excellence.

Kelly Says

Aristogenics sounds like it could be a legitimate science, but it was mainly used by people trying to justify selective breeding in animals and, more disturbingly, eugenics in humans—showing how fancy names can hide bad ideas!

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