Hereditarily: meaning, definitions and examples
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hereditarily
[ həˈrɛdɪtɛrɪli ]
genetic context
Hereditarily refers to the manner in which traits or conditions are passed down from one generation to another through genetic inheritance. It is often used in discussions regarding hereditary diseases or characteristics.
Synonyms
ancestrally, genetically, inherited.
Examples of usage
- The condition is passed hereditarily.
- Certain traits are hereditarily linked to family lineage.
- The disease can be inherited hereditarily.
- Hereditarily predisposed to certain health issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "hereditarily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hereditariamente
🇮🇳 वंशानुगत रूप से
🇩🇪 erblich
🇮🇩 secara herediter
🇺🇦 спадково
🇵🇱 dziedzicznie
🇯🇵 遺伝的に (いでんてきに)
🇫🇷 héréditairement
🇪🇸 hereditariamente
🇹🇷 kalıtsal olarak
🇰🇷 유전적으로 (yujeonjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 وراثيًا (warathiyan)
🇨🇿 dědičně
🇸🇰 dedicky
🇨🇳 遗传地 (yíchuán de)
🇸🇮 dedno
🇮🇸 arflegur
🇰🇿 мұрагерлікпен (mūraǵerlikpen)
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობით (memkvidreobit)
🇦🇿 irsi olaraq
🇲🇽 hereditariamente
Etymology
The term 'hereditarily' is derived from the word 'hereditary', which comes from the Latin 'hereditarius', meaning 'inherited'. The prefix 'here-' is related to 'heres', which means 'heir', signifying a connection to inheritance. Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to describe traits that are passed down from ancestors. The adverbial form 'hereditarily' emerged to specifically indicate the manner of inheritance. This term is commonly used in biological and medical contexts to discuss genetic traits, diseases, and the implications of inheritance in various living organisms. The understanding of heredity has advanced significantly since the 19th century, particularly with the work of Gregor Mendel and later developments in genetics, leading to more complex discussions about hereditary patterns.