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Inheritability

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in·her·it·a·ble  (n-hr-t-bl)
adj.
1. That can be inherited: inheritable traits; inheritable property.
2. Having the right to inherit or the capability of inheriting: an inheritable heir.
in·herit·a·bili·ty n.
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