inheritable

adjective

Meaning

Capable of being passed from parents to offspring through genetic material or legal succession.

Examples

Scientists are studying whether this specific heart condition is inheritable.
The estate includes several inheritable assets that will pass to the next generation.

Synonyms: heritable, genetic, transmissible, hereditary

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inheritable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl/

Definition

Capable of being passed from parents to offspring through genetic material or legal succession.

Examples

Scientists are studying whether this specific heart condition is inheritable.
The estate includes several inheritable assets that will pass to the next generation.
Many physical traits, such as height and hair texture, are inheritable.

How to Use inheritable

inheritable trait (collocation): a characteristic passed down genetically — "Blue eyes are a common inheritable trait in many populations."
inheritable condition (collocation): a medical issue passed down genetically — "The family sought genetic counseling to understand the risk of the inheritable condition."

Synonyms of inheritable

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Antonyms of inheritable

Words with the opposite meaning to inheritable:

acquired

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