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Synonyms & Similar Words
inheritable
transmissible
transferable
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familial
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transmissibly
Meaning of Heritable
The primary meaning of the word "Heritable" is related to something that can be inherited or passed down from parents to offspring.
Definitions
- Capable of being inherited, especially a characteristic or quality.
- * Relating to or denoting the process of passing on characteristics or qualities from parents to offspring.
Etymology of Heritable
The word "Heritable" originates from the Old French word "heriter", meaning to inherit, which is derived from the Latin word "hereditare", meaning to inherit or to leave as an inheritance.
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, biology, and genetics, to describe the passing down of traits, characteristics, or properties from one generation to the next.
Example Uses
- The heritable traits of the family included a predisposition to certain diseases.
- * The company's heritable assets included a significant amount of intellectual property.
- * The heritable characteristics of the breed of dog made it highly sought after by collectors.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
noninheritable
nontransmissible
inalienable
uninheritable
uninherited
nonhereditary
nonfamilial
nonancestral
acquired
learned
environmental
extrinsic
external
noninherent
noninnate
nonintrinsic
unnatural
uninstinctive
nonintuitive