noun
inheritor
Inheritor (noun) means someone who inherits something; an heir.
noun
1
Someone who inherits something; an heir.
2
A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.
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Etymology
From Middle English enheriter, enheritour. Displaced Old English ierfenuma. By surface analysis, inherit + -or.
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 someone who inherits something; an heir.
What are the different meanings of inheritor?
"inheritor" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who inherits something; an heir; 2. A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.