INHERITED Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

inherited

adjective

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring hair color is inherited

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Recent Examples of inherited 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 Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026 The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 And yet researchers examining muscle tissue from children with Duchenne have detected healthy cells capable of making normal dystrophin, evidence of a somatic mutation autocorrecting the inherited one. — Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 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 As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age. — Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited

Adjective

These diseases include hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, Lynch syndrome and familial hypercholesterolemia, which causes life-threateningly high cholesterol.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
His father was born just months after the 1947 amendments came into force, and so narrowly missed out on a hereditary title.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of hereditary

Adjective

Fewer staff has meant all facets of the outbreak investigation have been slowed — from simple data entry to complex laboratory analysis of genetic information.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has just become the latest sports organization to require players to take a genetic test to establish their eligibility to compete in the women’s category.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of genetic

Adjective

If the technology is being handled by humans, is there not an inherent bias?

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
Phillips said to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Wednesday, responding to a question about the league’s inherent financial plight.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

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