hereditary in German
hereditary in German is erblich, Erb- — hereditary means passed down from parent to child, especially through genes.
hereditary in German
erblich
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Erb-
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
erblich
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Erb-
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
erblich
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.
Erb-
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.
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 German?
"hereditary" in German is erblich, Erb-. 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 German, "hereditary" is erblich, Erb-.
Are there other ways to say "hereditary" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hereditary": erblich, Erb-.
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