Inhered: meaning, definitions and examples
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inhered
[ ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd ]
property transfer
To inherit means to receive property, money, or a title from someone after they pass away. This can also refer to acquiring genetic traits or characteristics from one's ancestors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She inherited a large sum of money from her grandmother.
- He inherited his father's talent for music.
- After the death of their parents, the siblings inherited the family home.
- They were surprised to inherit a collection of rare artifacts.
Translations
Translations of the word "inhered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 herdado
🇮🇳 विरासत में मिला
🇩🇪 geerbt
🇮🇩 warisan
🇺🇦 успадковано
🇵🇱 odziedziczony
🇯🇵 相続された
🇫🇷 hérité
🇪🇸 heredado
🇹🇷 miras alınmış
🇰🇷 상속된
🇸🇦 ورث
🇨🇿 zděděný
🇸🇰 zdedený
🇨🇳 继承的
🇸🇮 podedovan
🇮🇸 erfðað
🇰🇿 мұраға ие болу
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობით მიღებული
🇦🇿 irsi
🇲🇽 heredado
Etymology
The word 'inherit' comes from the Latin 'inhereditare', which means 'to receive by inheritance'. It is compounded from 'in-' (in, upon) and 'hereditas' (heritage, inheritance). 'Inherit' has been used in English since the 15th century where it specifically referred to the act of receiving property or titles after someone's death. Over time, its usage has expanded to include broader contexts such as genetic traits, qualities, and responsibilities passed down through generations. The concept of inheritance has played a significant role in family dynamics, legal structures, and social hierarchies throughout history.