noun
inheritor
Inheritor (noun) means a person who receives an inheritance; an heir.
noun
1
A person who receives an inheritance; an heir.
2
(computing) A class or other code element that takes on the properties of another through inheritance.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English enheriter, enheritour, and displaced the earlier Old English word ierfenuma. On the surface it can be analysed as inherit + -or.
Synonyms
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heritor
heir
Related words
Rhymes for inheritor
editor
suitor
monitor
traitor
visitor
janitor
auditor
creditor
capacitor
solicitor
inhibitor
competitor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of inheritor?
"inheritor" (noun) means a person who receives an inheritance; an heir.
What is another word for inheritor?
Other words for "inheritor" include heritor, heir.
What are the different meanings of inheritor?
"inheritor" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who receives an inheritance; an heir; 2. (computing) A class or other code element that takes on the properties of another through inheritance.
