HERITABLE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

heritable

adjective

ˈher-ə-tə-bəl

Definition of heritable

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

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Its Complete Coverage plan includes hereditary conditions, behavioral issues and alternative therapies.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
In 1990, a University of California, Berkeley, team led by Mary-Claire King identified the location of the BRCA1 gene, the first gene linked to hereditary breast cancer.

— Karen E. Knudsen, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hereditary

Adjective

The agency analyzed the genetic sequence of the virus from the person who died in Washington and found no changes that would make the virus spread more easily or cause more severe illness, a CDC spokesperson said.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The costs of the medications to stimulate her ovaries to produce eggs, the donor eggs they would be combined with, and genetic testing for any resulting embryos, were not.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of genetic

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

CardsHQ's Wilson said some variation between assessments is an inherent challenge in a process that involves human judgment.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
This may involve following an order from inception to fulfillment; even a delivery exception or a refund can reveal inherent dependencies that haven’t been explored but will surface during implementation.

— Chris Dunn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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