hereditary

he·red·i·tary

adj \hə-ˈred-ə-ˌter-ē\

Definition of HEREDITARY

1

: genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring—compare acquired 2, congenital 2, familial

2

: of or relating to inheritance or heredity

—he·red·i·tar·i·ly \-ˌred-ə-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb