heritably

/ˈhɛrɪtəbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that is determined by heredity

“The genetic disorder is heritable and affects many families in the region.”

2. adverb

in a way that can be passed on to offspring

“Some diseases are heritable and can be spread through generations.”

Synonyms

  • genetically
  • inheritedly

Antonyms

  • acquiredly
  • environmentally