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inherited

adjective

Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
D
Contains
NH
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

    “An inherited disease”

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Example Sentences

An inherited disease
Familial traits
Genetically transmitted features

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