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
These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.
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Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
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
Our vision is that the future of design will have a long lasting inheritable quality.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
And here’s the other inheritable Rolex watch.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
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
Our vision is that the future of design will have a long lasting inheritable quality.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
And here’s the other inheritable Rolex watch.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritable
Adjective
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The ouster of roughly 92 hereditary peers completes a modernization effort begun in 1999 to make the chamber more democratic.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the hereditary form of the disease, a gene mutation can be passed from parent to child, making genetic counseling and family conversations an important next step.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meg was born with a genetic disorder that affected the ligaments in her eyes and gives her tunnel vision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Several other syndromes and genetic variations — including Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome and MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) — can also warrant earlier screenings.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s an inherent troublemaking nature to him that can’t be repressed by the big Disney musical.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Inheritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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