heredity
Translation
heredity
Examples
Heredity plays a role in your personality.
Heredity plays a role in your personality.
Grammar Patterns
((heredity)) used as a subject or object Heredity is a complex subject.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genetics, inheritance; Antonyms: environment
Etymology
From Latin 'hereditas' (inheritance), from 'heres' (heir).
Memory Tips
Heredity is the process of passing traits. It's the noun form related to the adjective 'hereditary'.