Meaning
hereditary, inherited
- genetically transmitted from parent to offspring
- passed down by legal succession, title, or tradition
In a sentence
Il medico gli ha chiesto se soffrisse di malattie ereditarie.
The doctor asked him if he suffered from any hereditary diseases.
Quella monarchia si basa sulla successione per diritto ereditario.
That monarchy is based on succession by hereditary right.
Alcuni tratti caratteriali non sono ereditari, ma appresi con l'educazione.
Some character traits are not hereditary, but learned through upbringing.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ereditario | masculine · singular |
| ereditaria | feminine · singular |
| ereditari | masculine · plural |
| ereditarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in medicine for genetic conditions ('malattia ereditaria') and in law or history for titles.