HEREDITARY


Meaning of HEREDITARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hɪredɪtri ]

1.

A hereditary characteristic or illness is passed on to a child from its parents before it is born.

In men, hair loss is hereditary.

ADJ

2.

A title or position in society that is hereditary is one that is passed on as a right from parent to child.

...the position of the head of state is hereditary...

ADJ

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