heritable

/ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/ /ˈhɛɹɪtəbl̩/

Meanings

adjective

That can legally be inherited.

Examples :

"The family farm, including the house and equipment, was heritable property divided equally among the children in the will. "

adjective

Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.

Examples :

"Eye color is a heritable trait, meaning children often have eye colors similar to their parents. "

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Related Words

offspring noun

/ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/

A person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children.

"My offspring are all in school now, and I'm very proud of them. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

legally adverb

/ˈliːɡəli/

As permitted by law; not contrary to law.

"My parents are legally obligated to provide for my needs until I turn eighteen. "

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "

transmissible adjective

/trænzˈmɪsɪbəl/ /trænsˈmɪsɪbəl/

Able to be transmitted.

"The common cold is highly transmissible, especially in crowded classrooms. "

equally adverb

/ˈiːkwəli/

(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

"All citizens are equally taxed."

genetically adverb

/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/ /dʒɪˈnɛtɪkli/

In terms of origin or development.

"My sister and I are genetically predisposed to be tall because both of our parents are tall. "