hereditary in Dutch
hereditary in Dutch is erfelijk, erf- — hereditary means passed down from parent to child, especially through genes.
hereditary in Dutch
erfelijk
erfelijk
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
erf-
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
erf-
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
erfelijk
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
What does "hereditary" mean?
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adj Passed down from parent to child, especially through genes.
"Certain forms of heart disease can be hereditary."
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adj Of a title or position: passed down to a descendant rather than earned or elected.
"The dukedom is hereditary, passing to the eldest son."
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hereditary in a sentence
- Certain forms of heart disease can be hereditary.
- The condition is hereditary and runs in her family.
- The dukedom is hereditary, passing to the eldest son.
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What is "hereditary" in Dutch?
"hereditary" in Dutch is erfelijk, erf-. hereditary means: Passed down from parent to child, especially through genes.
How do you use "hereditary" in a sentence?
Example: "Certain forms of heart disease can be hereditary." In Dutch, "hereditary" is erfelijk, erf-.
Are there other ways to say "hereditary" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "hereditary": erfelijk, erf-.
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