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Hereditary

adjective

/həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Meaning

passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors

passed from parents to their children through genes or by inheritance.

The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.

Diabetes can be a hereditary condition.

inherited, genetic, ancestral, familial

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inherited, genetic, ancestral, familial

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genetic, inherited, familial, ancestral

acquired, learned, environmental, noninherited

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acquired, learned, environmental

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acquired, noninherited

hereditary disease, hereditary title, hereditary trait, hereditary traits

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hereditary disease, hereditary title, hereditary trait

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hereditary disease, hereditary title, hereditary traits

relating to Paris or its people

involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters

Expressing opinions or feelings freely and openly.

not likely to happen or be true

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful