ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inherited

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Inherited is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of inherit.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of inherit.

More Meanings

  1. Obtained via an inheritance
  2. hereditary.

Example Sentences

inherited money
an inherited disease

Synonyms for inherited

Depending on context, synonyms include familial, hereditary, transmissible, genetic, inheritable, transmitted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inheritable, heritable, hereditary, familial, transmitted, genetic.

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