Pronunciation: /həˈrɛdəˌtɛri/
noun a hereditary characteristic or trait
A1 Hereditary traits are passed down from parents to children.
A2 The doctor explained that the disease was hereditary and could be inherited.
B1 Genetics play a role in determining hereditary characteristics.
B2 The study of hereditary patterns has led to significant advancements in medical research.
C1 Understanding the complexities of hereditary diseases requires extensive genetic testing.
C2 Researchers are constantly exploring the intricacies of hereditary inheritance in various species.
adjective relating to or denoting factors that are passed down from one generation to another
A1 Hereditary traits are passed down from parents to children.
A2 Some diseases can be hereditary, meaning they are passed on through genes.
B1 There is a strong hereditary component to certain physical characteristics, such as eye color.
B2 Researchers are studying the hereditary factors that contribute to intelligence.
C1 The royal family's hereditary line has been unbroken for centuries.
C2 Genetic testing can provide insights into a person's hereditary predispositions to certain health conditions.
formal The disease is known to be hereditary, passing down from generation to generation.
informal They say curly hair is hereditary in their family.
slang I guess his love for sports is hereditary, his whole family is into it.
figurative The talent for music seems to be hereditary in that family, they all play instruments so well.
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