hereditary
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/həˈredɪteri/
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/həˈredɪtri/
Passed down from parents to children, like traits or diseases.
Hair loss can be a hereditary condition.
Given to a person's children after they pass away, like a title or property.
The throne was passed down through a hereditary line.
Related to a position or title that is passed down through families.
The hereditary right to rule was challenged by the people.