Webhereditary: [adjective] genetically transmitted or transmittable from parent to offspring. characteristic of or fostered by one's predecessors.

WebHereditary definition, passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes: Blue eyes are hereditary in our family. See more.

Webhereditary definition: 1. (of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and…. Learn more.

WebDefine hereditary. hereditary synonyms, hereditary pronunciation, hereditary translation, English dictionary definition of hereditary. adj. 1. a. Of or relating to heredity or inheritance.

Web2. formal. a : passing from a person who has died to that person's child or younger relative. The position is hereditary. [= inherited] a hereditary monarchy. b : holding a position or title that was passed on from your parent or an older relative. a hereditary ruler/monarch.

Web14/01/2022 · What Is the Definition of Hereditary? According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition, hereditary is an adjective. As an adjective, hereditary has three definitions. Relating to heredity or inheritance; it is genetically transmittable or capable of being passed genetically from parent to offspring. Example ...

WebHeredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms acquire the genetic information of their parents.