inheritable

adjective

in·​her·​it·​able in-ˈher-ə-tə-bəl How to pronounce inheritable (audio)
-ˈhe-rə-
1
: capable of being inherited : transmissible
an inheritable title
2
: capable of taking by inheritance
the eldest son is inheritable to the crown
inheritability noun
inheritableness noun

Examples of inheritable in a Sentence

eye color is an inheritable trait
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There is a form of inheritable rickets that can be passed down through families. Vitamin D deficiency is a common cause of rickets. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 Summary Rickets is a health condition that develops in children who do not get enough vitamin D or may have developed as an inheritable condition. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 What can and can’t be drawn from your research to better our understanding of inheritable trauma in humans? Nicholas Stfleur, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024 This would especially affect people who have inheritable genetic mutations in their family, Dr. Ryniec notes. Maressa Brown, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inheritable 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enheritable, inheritable "having right of inheritance, capable of being inherited," borrowed from Anglo-French enheritable, from enheriter "to give (a person) right of inheritance, inherit" + -able -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inheritable was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Inheritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inheritable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

inheritable

adjective
in·​her·​it·​able in-ˈher-ət-ə-bəl How to pronounce inheritable (audio)
: capable of being transmitted from parent to offspring genetically
inheritability noun
plural inheritabilities

Legal Definition

inheritable

adjective
in·​her·​it·​able in-ˈher-i-tə-bəl How to pronounce inheritable (audio)
1
: capable of being inherited
2
: capable of taking by inheritance
inheritability noun
inheritableness noun
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