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单词 hereditary
释义 he·red·i·tary
\hə̇ˈredəˌterē, -ri also heˈ-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin hereditarius, from hereditas inheritance + -arius -ary — more at heredity
1.
 a. : genetically transmitted or capable of being genetically transmitted from parent to offspring
  < hereditary factor >
  < hereditary disease >
  — see heredity 2; compare acquired, congenital, familial
 b. : characteristic of or fostered by one's predecessors : ancestral
  < hereditary pride >
  < hereditary bravery >
  < hereditary feud >
2.
 a. : descended or capable of descending from an ancestor to an heir at law : received or passing by inheritance or required to pass by inheritance
  < hereditary wealth >
  < hereditary monarchy >
 b. : having title or possession through inheritance
  < hereditary sovereign >
  < hereditary nobility >
3. : of a kind or status established by tradition
 < hereditary enemy >
 < a hereditary reputation for liberality and kindness — Louise P. Kellogg >
4. : of or relating to inheritance or heredity
 < unless he had the hereditary dispositions which he has, he would not behave the way he does — Arthur Pap >
 < the hereditary principle, once a business has been founded, has proved … a serviceable method of ensuring fresh supplies of managerial talent — Roy Lewis & Angus Maude >
Synonyms: see innate
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