Synonyms of heritable

heritable

adjective

ˈher-ə-tə-bəl 

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring

heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hereditary
• genetic
• inherited
• inheritable
• inherent
• congenital
• inborn
• innate
• native
• inbred
• natural

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonhereditary
• acquired

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heritable

Genotoxicity is when a substance or chemical is destructive to genetic information, causing DNA or chromosomal damage that can lead to mutations, cancer, or heritable defects. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Longevity, the authors estimated, was about 25 percent heritable, meaning the remaining three quarters was determined by environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026

Temperament is partially heritable. — Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025

Most cases of early-onset cancer are not explained by a heritable factor, but Ng said those diagnosed with any cancer at a young age have a higher chance of being diagnosed with a hereditary syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis. — Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025