hereditary

🇺🇸 /həˈredɪteri/ 🇬🇧 /həˈredɪtri/
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adjective
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Passed down from parents to children, like traits or diseases.

Hair loss can be a hereditary condition.

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Given to a person's children after they pass away, like a title or property.

The throne was passed down through a hereditary line.

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Related to a position or title that is passed down through families.

The hereditary right to rule was challenged by the people.

translation

adj. Passed down from parents to children, like traits or diseases.; Given to a person's children after they pass away, like a title or property.; Related to a position or title that is passed down through families.

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