as in genetic
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
Haidt is far from the first person to assert that a proper understanding of evolutionary science implies the existence of heritable group differences, including in intelligence, that conform to common stereotypes.
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Erik Baker, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
For now, most therapies target the body's somatic cells, not the germline—but as our tools improve, the possibility of heritable cures edges closer, raising hope and new ethical questions.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Programs slated for elimination include Healthy Start, which is dedicated to healthy pregnancies and births, newborn screenings for heritable disorders and hearing, infant and early childhood mental health, childhood lead poisoning, family planning and drowning prevention.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Endometriosis is heritable, and both my mom and grandma had it.
—Sarah Bence, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Erik Baker, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
For now, most therapies target the body's somatic cells, not the germline—but as our tools improve, the possibility of heritable cures edges closer, raising hope and new ethical questions.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Programs slated for elimination include Healthy Start, which is dedicated to healthy pregnancies and births, newborn screenings for heritable disorders and hearing, infant and early childhood mental health, childhood lead poisoning, family planning and drowning prevention.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Endometriosis is heritable, and both my mom and grandma had it.
—Sarah Bence, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritable
Adjective
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Hess’ daughter, Anessa, has a genetic condition called spherocytosis that resulted in the removal of her spleen, leaving her susceptible to infections.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each sperm is streamlined for speed, with a tail that propels it forward and a head that carries genetic material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The position of ayatollah is not hereditary: Clerics tend to be graybeards who have distinguished themselves through scholarship.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, 82% of them admitted that their dogs were developing health conditions of some kind, which were not genetic or hereditary in nature.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Coaching again focused on thinking, teaching participants to engage in generative conversations about inherited truths, surfacing blind spots and nurturing innovation.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.—
Daniela Sanjinés,
The Conversation,
22 July 2025
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Quoting the late American historian Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, Horn said Jewish culture makes a distinction between history and memory, and Jews are more interested in memory: investing a historical event with eternal, inheritable meaning.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This technology offers a proactive solution to counter espionage from foreign adversaries and fortify our national security by overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional systems.—
Michael Evanoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Committing to a romantic relationship comes with the inherent risk of potential heartbreak if things don’t work out, but doing so can also lead to a lifetime of meaningful companionship.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Heritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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