Definitions

1. verb

to receive or get something, such as property, title, or a quality, from a predecessor or ancestor

“After her grandmother’s passing, she inherited her estate.”

2. noun

something that is received or obtained from a predecessor or ancestor

“The inheritance of her family’s fortune was immense.”

3. noun

a quality or characteristic that is inherited from a predecessor or ancestor

“Her artistic talent was an inheritance from her mother.”