Inherited: meaning, definitions and examples

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inherited

 

[ ษชnหˆherษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

family

To receive money, property, or a title as an heir at the death of the previous holder.

Synonyms

acquire, obtain, receive

Examples of usage

  • She inherited a large fortune from her grandfather.
  • He inherited the family business after his father passed away.
Context #2 | Verb

genetics

To receive a genetic trait from one's parents or ancestors.

Synonyms

acquire, get, pass down

Examples of usage

  • She inherited her mother's blue eyes.
  • He inherited his father's tall stature.
Context #3 | Verb

qualities

To receive qualities, characteristics, or abilities from one's ancestors or predecessors.

Synonyms

acquire, gain, receive

Examples of usage

  • She inherited her mother's talent for music.
  • He inherited his grandfather's sense of humor.

Translations

Translations of the word "inherited" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herdado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเคพเคธเคค เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคฎเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geerbt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diwarisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัะฟะฐะดะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odziedziczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ—ใ‘็ถ™ใ„ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉritรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ heredado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miras kalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์†๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑูˆุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdฤ›dฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdedenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปงๆ‰ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podedovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erfรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐะณะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irsษ™n alฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ heredado

Etymology

The word 'inherited' comes from the Latin word 'inheritare', which means 'to appoint as heir'. The concept of inheritance has been a fundamental part of human societies throughout history, governing the passing down of property, titles, and traits from one generation to the next. Inheritance laws and customs have evolved over time, reflecting changes in social structures and values.

See also: disinherit, inherit, inheritance, inheritor, inheritrix.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,773 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.