in·her·it·a·ble ( n-h r -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·her  it·a·bili·ty n. |
inheritable [ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl]
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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | inheritable - capable of being inherited; "inheritable traits such as eye color"; "an inheritable title" nonheritable, noninheritable - not inheritable |
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