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inheritable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of inheritable

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring

  • eye color is an inheritable trait
Synonyms of inheritable

genetic (also genetical), hereditary, heritable, inborn, inherited
Words Related to inheritable

congenital, inbred, inherent, innate, native, natural
Near Antonyms of inheritable

acquired
Antonyms of inheritable

nonhereditary

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