her·i·ta·ble

her·i·ta·ble
/ˈhɛrətəbəl/ adj
formal
1 : able to be passed from parent to child before birth

a heritable disease

2 law : able to be passed from a parent or older relative to a child

a heritable title


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  • cred´it|a|ble|ness — cred|it|a|ble «KREHD uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. bringing praise or honor: »Her record of perfect attendance is very creditable to her. SYNONYM(S): praiseworthy, meritorious, commendable. 2. respectable; reputable: »His performance, though not… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • di|a|ble|ry — di|a|ble|rie or di|a|ble|ry «dih AH bluhr ee», noun, plural ries. 1. diabolic magic or art; sorcery; witchcraft: »His use of a Biblical phrase gave her a touch of shivers, of diablerie the devil at his old game of quoting scripture (Harper s). 2 …   Useful english dictionary

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