heredity
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Noun — The passing of physical or genetic traits from parents to their children.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From Latin hērēditās ("condition of being an heir"), from hērēs ("heir"), via French heredité.
Full origin of heredity →Frequently asked questions
What does “heredity” mean?
The word “heredity” means the passing of physical or genetic traits from parents to their children. In plain terms, the biological process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.
How do you pronounce “heredity”?
“Heredity” is pronounced hih-REH-dih-tee (/həˈɹɛdəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “heredity” in a sentence?
Here is “heredity” used in a sentence: “Heredity explains why she has her mother's eye colour.”
What part of speech is “heredity”?
“Heredity” is a noun.
Where does the word “heredity” come from?
The word “heredity” comes from Latin. From Latin hērēditās ("condition of being an heir"), from hērēs ("heir"), via French heredité.