hereditary
Translation
hereditary, inherited
Examples
It is a hereditary disease.
It is a hereditary disease.
The title is hereditary.
The title is hereditary.
Grammar Patterns
hereditary ((noun)) passed from parent to child Blue eyes are a hereditary trait.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genetic, inherited, congenital; Antonyms: acquired, environmental
Etymology
From Latin 'hereditarius', from 'heres' meaning 'heir'. The '-ary' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'heir' (h-ere-ditary). Something hereditary is passed down to an 'heir'.