Hereditary Definition (Inheritance, Heir, Passed) @ Inherited.org

From Latin hereditarius, from hereditas 'inheritance', from heres 'heir'

hereditary (comparative more hereditary, superlative most hereditary)

which is passed on as inheritance, by last will or intestate
(of a title, honor or right) legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.

Duke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times.
(of a person) holding a legally hereditary title or rank

hereditary rulers
(of a disease or trait) passed from a parent to offspring in the genes

Haemophilia is hereditary in his family.

hereditary (plural hereditaries)

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