■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
2》 derive (a quality or characteristic) from one's parents or ancestors.
↘receive or be left with (a situation, object, etc.) from a predecessor or former owner.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
~or noun
Origin
ME enherite 'receive as a right', from OFr. enheriter , from late L. inhereditare 'appoint as heir'.