Word
inherited
Phoneticsin·her·it·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪd/
UK/ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪd/
Definitions
01received from a relative
B1 · Intermediate Law
v. to have received money, property, or a title from someone after they died.
v. the past tense of 'inherit', referring to the legal or social receipt of assets or status from a predecessor.
“She inherited a small cottage in the countryside from her grandfather.”
“After the legal proceedings concluded, he inherited the family estate along with the significant debts his father had accumulated.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'from'.
Antonyms
02passed down through family
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. describes a physical quality or a situation you have because of your parents or ancestors.
adj. referring to genetic traits or social conditions transmitted from parents to offspring.
“His bright blue eyes are an inherited trait from his mother's side of the family.”
“The researchers studied whether the condition was an inherited disorder or if it was caused by environmental factors later in life.”
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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