inheritable
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adjective \in-ˈher-ə-tə-bəl, -ˈhe-rə-\Definition of INHERITABLE
1
: capable of being inherited : transmissible <an inheritable title>
2
: capable of taking by inheritance <the eldest son is inheritable to the crown>
— in·her·it·abil·i·ty \-ˌher-ə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌhe-rə-\ noun
— in·her·it·able·ness \-ˈher-ə-tə-bəl-nəs, -ˈhe-rə-\ noun
Examples of INHERITABLE
- <eye color is an inheritable trait>
First Known Use of INHERITABLE
15th century
Related to INHERITABLE
- Antonyms
- nonhereditary
in·her·it·able
adjective \in-ˈher-ət-ə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INHERITABLE
: capable of being transmitted from parent to offspring genetically
—in·her·it·abil·i·ty \-ˌher-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; in·her·it·abil·i·ties
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