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Definition inherited in American English

inherited adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈherɪtəd/
1

an inherited disease or quality is one that is passed on through the genes

Example

inherited characteristics such as blood group

Synonyms and related words
carrier carry chromosome
2

inherited money or property has been given to someone when the previous owner died

Example

inherited wealth

Definition inherited in American English