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inherited

ihn-HEH-rih-tihd
adj
1
Received from a parent or ancestor, either as property or as a genetic trait.
"It's an inherited condition that runs in her family."
"The old clock was an inherited family heirloom."

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In plain EnglishPassed down to you, whether it's a house, a condition, or a trait.

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inherited wealth inherited condition inherited trait
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