inherited

The word “inherited” means received from a parent or ancestor, either as property or as a genetic trait. In plain terms, passed down to you, whether it's a house, a condition, or a trait.

“Inherited” is pronounced ihn-HEH-rih-tihd (/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “inherited” used in a sentence: “It's an inherited condition that runs in her family.”

“Inherited” is an adjective.

“Inherited” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Inherited describes something that has actually been received from a parent or ancestor, such as property or a genetic trait, while hereditary describes something capable of being passed down through generations. A hereditary disease can be passed on, whereas an inherited disease is one a person has actually received.

Inherited means received from a parent or ancestor, whereas inherent means existing in something as a permanent, essential quality. The words look similar but are unrelated: an inherited trait comes from your ancestors, while an inherent trait is built into the nature of a thing.

An inherited trait is passed down genetically from parents, while an acquired trait develops during a person's lifetime through environment, learning, or experience. Eye color is inherited, whereas a learned skill is acquired.

Inherited often appears in phrases such as 'inherited wealth,' 'inherited trait,' 'inherited disease,' and 'inherited condition.' In genetics, an 'inherited condition' is a disorder passed from parents to their children.