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

Science, of course, struggles to prove whether that’s predestined in their genes, though some studies suggest that some tendency toward hoarding—put another way, collecting to excess—is heritable. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

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