hereditas

/hɛrɛdɪtɑs/

Definitions

1. noun

property or wealth inherited from an ancestor, especially land or a title.

“The aristocrat’s vast hereditas was inherited from his grandfather.”

2. noun

a thing that has been or may be inherited.

“The family’s hereditas included a large estate and several businesses.”

3. noun

the state of being hereditary.

“The hereditas of the royal family was passed down through generations.”

Synonyms

  • estate
  • heir
  • inheritor

Antonyms

  • acquired
  • earned