Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heredity
noun
/həˈrɛd.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The passing of traits from parents to their offspring.
Examples
- Heredity plays a significant role in determining physical traits such as eye color.
- Studies in heredity have helped scientists understand genetic disorders.
- Many characteristics, like height and intelligence, can be influenced by heredity.
Meaning
Heredity refers to how genetic qualities and characteristics are handed down from one generation to the next.
Synonyms
- inheritance
- genetics
- lineage
- ancestry
