INHERITABLE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

inheritable

adjective

in-ˈher-ə-tə-bəl

Definition of inheritable

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring eye color is an inheritable trait

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Recent Examples of inheritable 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 Our vision is that the future of design will have a long lasting inheritable quality. — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inheritable

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Adjective

About 10% of pancreatic cancers are considered familial or hereditary.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Unlike many agrarian states, which relied on centralized bureaucracies and hereditary elites, Mongol political culture emphasized personal loyalty, military ability, and flexible leadership within clan networks.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hereditary

Adjective

New York City has identified another victim of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks using genetic genealogy, marking the first time the method has been used in the city’s 9/11 identification effort.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
My numbers reveal low iron, a vitamin-D deficiency, elevated cholesterol (likely genetic), and a sluggish thyroid that will require follow-up testing back home.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of genetic

Adjective

In its first phase, the program offers genomic testing to 50,000 adults, screening for inherited predispositions to three major life-threatening diseases.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Though not archaeological, the designs tapped into a related appetite for inherited craft and materials with ephemera from the past.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of inherited

Adjective

The experience is…less fun, although bad film aficionados know that some level of tedium is inherent to almost all of the most canonical worst movies ever.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
In addition to the sweat-masking technology, Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber comes with the performance properties inherent to Coolmax® fibers, including moisture wicking and breathability.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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