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
- Obtained via an inheritance
- 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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