heritable

her·i·ta·ble

adj \ˈher-ə-tə-bəl, ˈhe-rə-\

Definition of HERITABLE

1

: capable of being inherited or of passing by inheritance

2

: hereditary

Examples of HERITABLE

1. <heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color>

First Known Use of HERITABLE

14th century

Related to HERITABLE

Synonyms: genetic (also genetical), hereditary, inborn, inheritable, inherited

Antonyms: nonhereditary

Related Words: congenital, inbred, inherent, innate, native, natural

Near Antonyms: acquired

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Rhymes with HERITABLE

veritable