Inherited

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛr.ə.tɪd/

Definitions of inherited

verb Past tense of the verb inherit, which means to receive or be left with something from a predecessor, typically through a legal or familial process.

Example Sentences

A1 She inherited her grandmother's ring.

A2 He inherited a large sum of money from his uncle.

B1 The company inherited a lot of debt from its previous owner.

B2 The new CEO inherited a successful business with a strong team.

C1 The artist inherited a unique style from their mentor.

C2 The royal family inherited the throne through generations of succession.

Examples of inherited in a Sentence

formal She inherited a large estate from her wealthy grandfather.

informal I inherited my mom's love for cooking.

slang He inherited a sweet ride from his older brother.

figurative The new CEO inherited a company in financial turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of inherited

• past tense: inherited
• plural: inheritances
• comparative: more inherited
• superlative: most inherited
• present tense: inherit
• future tense: will inherit
• perfect tense: has inherited
• continuous tense: is inheriting
• singular: inheritance
• positive degree: inherited
• infinitive: to inherit
• gerund: inheriting
• participle: inherited

Origin and Evolution of inherited

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inherited' originated from the Latin word 'inheritare', which means to receive by succession or to receive from an ancestor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inherited' has retained its original meaning of receiving something from a predecessor, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to traits or characteristics passed down through generations.