Hereditary

Synonyms of hereditary

• genetic
• inherited
• ancestral

Antonyms of hereditary

• acquired
• non-genetic
• non-hereditary

Collocations of hereditary

disease

Frequency: 80 %

The hereditary disease runs in their family.

trait

Frequency: 70 %

Hereditary traits like eye color can be passed down from parents.

condition

Frequency: 65 %

The hereditary condition caused health issues for multiple generations.

gene

Frequency: 60 %

Certain hereditary genes increase the risk of developing certain diseases.

disorder

Frequency: 55 %

The hereditary disorder affected their family for years.

Idiomatic Expressions for hereditary

• Phrase: hereditary disease
  Meaning: a genetic condition or illness that is passed down from parents to their children
  Usage: His hereditary disease has caused him to seek specialized medical treatment.