/ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/ ihn-er-i-təns

Definitions

1. noun

The act of acquiring or gaining something, typically a sum of money or property, from a person who has died, usually as specified in a will.

“She received a significant inheritance from her great-aunt after her passing.”

2. noun

The state of being a descendant or the quality of being able to inherit traits or characteristics from one’s ancestors.

“The concept of inheritance plays a crucial role in the study of genetics and evolution.”

3. noun

A property, quality, or characteristic passed down from one’s ancestors.

“Her family’s inheritance of tall stature is a genetic trait that has been passed down through generations.”

4. noun

A legacy or something that continues after a person’s death.

“The writer’s inheritance of knowledge and wisdom has been passed down through her books.”

5. verb

To receive or acquire something, typically a sum of money or property, from a person who has died, usually as specified in a will.

“She inherited the family business after her father’s passing.”