heritable

adjective

ˈher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce heritable (audio)
Definition of heritablenext
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color

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Recent Examples of heritable This fits the observation that handedness is somewhat heritable, heavily biased to the right, and also quite random. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 Tracking potential impacts of heritable human CRISPR is not for the impatient. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 Family studies of eye preference suggest modest heritable influences on lateralization. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Now, many people have rejected the evidence that autism is a highly heritable condition, it’s primarily caused by genetics. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritable
  1. hereditary
  2. genetic
  3. inherited
  4. inheritable
  5. inherent
Adjective
  • Before committing to a breed, research its specific hereditary risks and typical lifespan range.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Purebreds come from parents with similar genes, which raises hereditary risks.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hereditary
Adjective
  • Despite Africa’s central place in human origins and its extraordinary genetic diversity, people of African ancestry remain underrepresented in the genomic datasets used to understand disease, estimate health risks, and develop treatments.
    — Segun Fatumo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In Chile, researchers recently discovered ancient smallpox DNA in two centuries-old mummies, providing the first genetic evidence of the disease in that region of South America.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of genetic
Adjective
  • The later one listens to people explain why inherited status was no longer enough to keep one.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That can include inherited homes, rental properties, vacant houses, properties with code violations, homes needing major repairs or situations where the owner wants to sell within a specific time frame.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of inherited
Adjective
  • Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.
    — Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.
    — Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Definition of inheritable
Adjective
  • Early on, Sakurai exploits the inherent absurdity of telling a story populated by so many ludicrous characters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But the broader takeaway here is that the inherent volatility of oil and gas prices is a persistent vulnerability in the US economy that can only be solved by limiting exposure to these energy sources.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Heritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritable. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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