hereditary
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From Latin hereditarius, from hereditas 'inheritance', from heres 'heir'
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hereditary (comparative more hereditary, superlative most hereditary)
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- 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.
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which is passed on as inheritance
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank
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of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
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