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hereditary

/həˈrɛdɪtəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does hereditary mean?

adjective

Passed down from ancestors; inherited or inherited by birth. Relating to or resulting from heredity.

Example

"The royal family's hereditary title was passed down through generations."

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