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Definition hereditary in American English

hereditary adjective

adjective
/həˈredɪˌteri/
1

a hereditary disease or quality is passed from a parent to a child in their genes

Example

Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition.

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2

a hereditary title or right is officially passed from a parent to their child

Definition hereditary in American English