Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hereditary
adjective
/həˈrɛd.ɪ.tər.i/
Definition
Relating to or capable of being passed down from one generation to another.
Examples
- The hereditary title has been passed down through many generations.
- Some cancers are hereditary, meaning they can run in families.
- Dogs can have hereditary conditions that affect their health.
Meaning
Hereditary refers to traits, diseases, or conditions that are passed from parents to their offspring through genes.
Synonyms
- genetic
- familial
- inherited
