heredity

UK/həˈredəti/US/hi'rediti/

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Definitions

The passing of physical and mental traits from parents to their offspring through genes.

遗传；遗传性。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

heredstick, cling, adhere

-itypast tense / completed

=heredity

hered (inheritance) + -ity (state / quality) = 'the quality of being inherited.' Narrowed almost entirely to biology: heredity is the mechanism by which children receive their parents' traits — the genetic side of the inheritance idea.

Root hered still carries 16 more words

Common Collocations

1.heredity and environment遗传与环境
2.laws of heredity遗传规律
3.role of heredity遗传的作用

Example Sentences

1.
Scientists debate how much of intelligence is due to heredity.
2.
Both heredity and environment shape a child's personality.

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