heritable
UK/ˈherɪtəbl/US/'heritәbl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of being inherited, especially genetically; (law) able to be passed to an heir.
可遗传的；（法律）可继承的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishherit (inherit) + -able (capable of) = able to be inherited. In genetics it describes traits that can be passed to offspring; in law, property that can pass to an heir.
Root hered still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.heritable trait可遗传的特征
- 2.heritable disease遗传性疾病
- 3.heritable property可继承的财产
Example Sentences
- 1.
Height is a highly heritable trait in humans.
- 2.
The land was declared heritable property.