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 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 As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 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 The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 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 Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 June 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited

Adjective

Qatar, a geographically small country jutting off the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf, is ruled by a hereditary monarchy and is one of the wealthiest producers of oil and natural gas on the planet.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Almost nothing was known about hereditary cancers at the time, and most experts expressed skepticism that these seemingly unrelated cancers might have anything in common.

— Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026

Definition of hereditary

Adjective

More effective is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), a diagnostic screening that checks embryos for chromosomal abnormalities.

— Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of genetic

Adjective

Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 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