he·red·i·tary

he·red·i·tary
/həˈrɛdəˌteri, Brit həˈrɛdətri/ adj
1 : passed or able to be passed from parent to child before birth

hereditary traits/diseases

He suffers from a rare hereditary condition.

2 a : passing from a person who has died to that person's child or younger relative

The position is hereditary. [=inherited]

a hereditary monarchy

2 b : holding a position or title that was passed on from your parent or an older relative

a hereditary ruler/monarch


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