inheritance in Latin
inheritance in Latin is herctum — inheritance means money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
inheritance in Latin
herctum
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
What does "inheritance" mean?
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noun Money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
"He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage."
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noun A trait passed down biologically from parent to offspring.
"The disease follows a pattern of genetic inheritance."
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inheritance in a sentence
- He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage.
- The disease follows a pattern of genetic inheritance.
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What is "inheritance" in Latin?
"inheritance" in Latin is herctum. inheritance means: Money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
How do you use "inheritance" in a sentence?
Example: "He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage." In Latin, "inheritance" is herctum.
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