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Hereditary Meaning in English

word

hɝˈɛdəˌtɛɹi
huh-RED-uh-terr-ee
hɪɹˈɛdɪtəɹi
hih-RED-ih-tuh-ree

التعريف

Describes something, especially a disease or physical trait, that is passed from parents to their children through their genes. It can also refer to titles or rights that are inherited.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used formally in science and medicine, often with 'disease', 'trait', or 'title'. 'Hereditary' is not used for things learned or caused by environment—only genetic or inherited by law/custom. Can refer literally to genetics or metaphorically (e.g. hereditary monarchy).

جمل نموذجية

Diabetes can be a hereditary condition.

basic

Eye color is often hereditary.

basic

This disease is hereditary, so it runs in families.

basic

Baldness is sometimes hereditary, but lifestyle can also play a role.

natural

He holds a hereditary title passed down from his ancestors.

natural

There are both hereditary and environmental factors in heart disease.

natural