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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According to the brand, this treatment was designed to address hereditary factors, hormonal fluctuations, nutritional deficiencies, and stress.

— Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Depending on the policy, coverage can differ for diagnostic testing, hereditary or congenital conditions, prescription medications, rehabilitation, behavioral treatment and other types of care.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hereditary

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Environmental regulators recruited 14 universities, nonprofits, aquariums and laboratories to focus on different pieces of the project, from genetic research and reef monitoring to coral breeding and outplanting.

— Nicolás Rivero, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
In the past decade or so, some genetics researchers have had remarkable success in identifying high-impact genetic differences in a subset of people with profound autism.

— Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of genetic

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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

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But Dead Zone backs still didn’t hit elite scoring seasons at a substantially better rate than late-round RBs, despite the inherent advantages of having stronger early-season roles, and that only amplifies the ceiling point.

— Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Now, as then, the world is churning over the identities of peoples and nations based on either ethnicity and religion or the values and rights inherent in all mankind.

— Kurt Shillinger, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

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