adj
heritable
Heritable (adj) means That can legally be inherited.
adj
1
That can legally be inherited.
2
Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English heritable, from Anglo-Norman heritable; equivalent to herit + -able.
Rhymes for heritable
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What is the meaning of heritable?
"heritable" (adj) means that can legally be inherited.
What are the different meanings of heritable?
"heritable" has 2 main meanings: 1. That can legally be inherited; 2. Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.