inheritable

in·her·it·able

adj \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

1. <eye color is an inheritable trait>

First Known Use of INHERITABLE

15th century

Related to INHERITABLE

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

Antonyms: nonhereditary

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

Near Antonyms: acquired

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