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in·her·it·a·ble (

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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.

inheritable [ɪnˈhɛrɪtəb^əl]

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) capable of being transmitted by heredity from one generation to a later one

2. capable of being inherited

3. Rare capable of inheriting; having the right to inherit

inheritability , inheritableness n

inheritably adv

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Adj.

inheritable - capable of being inherited; "inheritable traits such as eye color"; "an inheritable title"

heritable

nonheritable, noninheritable - not inheritable

Translations

inheritable

adj (lit, fig) → erblich; goods → vererbbar

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