as in genetic
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color
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Recent Examples of heritable
The nucleotide substitution in the HBB gene—producing what’s known as hemoglobin S, in contrast to normal hemoglobin A—is heritable.
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Identical twins are slightly closer in their cynicism than fraternal twins, for instance, but the genetic and heritable component seems pretty small.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 16 Sep. 2024
In Europe, Germany bans embryo selection, while the United Kingdom is moving toward allowing heritable genetic manipulation through mitochondrial transfer for some women undergoing IVF.
—Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
Opponents of genetic engineering will call for an outright ban on genetic enhancement and heritable human genetic modification.
—Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
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Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Identical twins are slightly closer in their cynicism than fraternal twins, for instance, but the genetic and heritable component seems pretty small.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 16 Sep. 2024
In Europe, Germany bans embryo selection, while the United Kingdom is moving toward allowing heritable genetic manipulation through mitochondrial transfer for some women undergoing IVF.
—Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
Opponents of genetic engineering will call for an outright ban on genetic enhancement and heritable human genetic modification.
—Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritable
Adjective
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In Oaklawn Cemetery, officials found some remains with enough genetic material to create DNA profiles, which were linked to surnames in multiple states.—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Avoid sharing personal items like razors Liver disease can sometimes be genetic.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in other cases, hereditary dark circles can result in a persistently tired look, which is where a few drops of filler under the eyes may be useful.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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Whether by exploring reproductive health, hereditary risks, or both, tools like those offered by jscreen.org provide recipients with the chance to take control of their futures.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In Germany, courts ruled that Facebook had to give a deceased person’s family access to their account, saying that digital accounts should be treated as inheritable property, like a bank account or house.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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And, despite the fierce debate over pensions, the text was fuzzy on whether old-age savings would be inheritable.—
Andres Velasco,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Sep. 2022
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Heritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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