Inheritable: meaning, definitions and examples
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inheritable
[ ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbl ]
legal, genetic, general
Inheritable refers to the quality of being able to be passed down from one generation to another, typically relating to genetic traits or legal rights. It indicates something that can be inherited through heredity or bequeathed through a will or estate.
Synonyms
bequeathable, genetic, hereditable, transmissible.
Examples of usage
- Certain diseases are inheritable within families.
- The estate has several inheritable assets.
- Traits such as eye color are inheritable characteristics.
- Inheritable diseases can affect multiple generations.
Translations
Translations of the word "inheritable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hereditário
🇮🇳 विरासत में मिलने योग्य
🇩🇪 vererbbar
🇮🇩 dapat diwariskan
🇺🇦 спадковий
🇵🇱 dziedziczny
🇯🇵 相続可能な
🇫🇷 héritable
🇪🇸 hereditario
🇹🇷 miras alınabilir
🇰🇷 유전 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتوريث
🇨🇿 dědičný
🇸🇰 dedičný
🇨🇳 可继承的
🇸🇮 dedni
🇮🇸 arflegur
🇰🇿 мұрагерлік
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობითი
🇦🇿 irsi
🇲🇽 hereditario
Etymology
The term 'inheritable' derives from the Latin 'inhereditabilis', where 'in-' is a prefix meaning 'not', and 'hereditabilis' comes from 'hereditas', meaning 'inheritance'. This Latin root encompasses the concept of what can be inherited or passed on, primarily within the context of property, rights, or genetic traits. Its evolution into the English language traces back through Middle French and Old French terms related to inheritance, reflecting the legal and familial implications of transferring rights, titles, or characteristics across generations. The usage of 'inheritable' in English began to emerge in the 15th century, as societies became increasingly focused on issues of land ownership, lineage, and the passing of traits both physical and legal. Today, the term is prevalent across various fields, including law, biology, and genetics, highlighting its versatility and importance in understanding inheritance.