Inherited feature: meaning, definitions and examples
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inherited feature
[ ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd ˈfiːtʃər ]
genetics
A characteristic or trait that is passed down from one generation to another through genes.
Synonyms
genetic trait, hereditary characteristic
Examples of usage
- Eye color is an inherited feature that can be traced back through your family tree.
- Inherited features can include physical traits, such as height and hair color.
technology
A function or capability that is included in a software program or device due to its previous version.
Synonyms
built-in function, pre-existing capability
Examples of usage
- The improved camera quality is an inherited feature of the new smartphone model.
- The inherited features of the software make it easier to use for existing users.
Translations
Translations of the word "inherited feature" in other languages:
🇵🇹 característica herdada
🇮🇳 विरासत में मिली विशेषता
🇩🇪 vererbtes Merkmal
🇮🇩 fitur yang diwarisi
🇺🇦 успадкована ознака
🇵🇱 cecha dziedziczona
🇯🇵 継承された特徴
🇫🇷 caractéristique héritée
🇪🇸 característica heredada
🇹🇷 miras alınan özellik
🇰🇷 유전된 특징
🇸🇦 خاصية موروثة
🇨🇿 zděděná vlastnost
🇸🇰 zdedená vlastnosť
🇨🇳 遗传特征
🇸🇮 podedovana lastnost
🇮🇸 erfðaeiginleiki
🇰🇿 мұраға қалған ерекшелік
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობითი მახასიათებელი
🇦🇿 irsən keçmiş xüsusiyyət
🇲🇽 característica heredada
Word origin
The word 'inherited' comes from the Middle English 'enherited', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'inheritare', meaning 'to take possession of'. 'Feature' has its roots in the Old French 'faiture', from the Latin 'factura', meaning 'a making'. The combination of these two words emphasizes the transfer or inclusion of characteristics or capabilities from one source to another.