What does "inherited" mean?

1. (received from a relative) to have received money, property, or a title from someone after they died. 2. (passed down through family) describes a physical quality or a situation you have because of your parents or ancestors.

How do you use "inherited"?

Often used with the preposition 'from'.

inherited

v. · adj.

US //ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪd// UK //ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪd// in·her·it·ed

1 received from a relative (v.)
B1 Intermediate Law

to have received money, property, or a title from someone after they died.

the past tense of 'inherit', referring to the legal or social receipt of assets or status from a predecessor.

Example

She inherited a small cottage in the countryside from her grandfather.

Example

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'.
- received
- acquired
- forfeited
- bequeathed
2 passed down through family (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Science

describes a physical quality or a situation you have because of your parents or ancestors.

referring to genetic traits or social conditions transmitted from parents to offspring.

Example

His bright blue eyes are an inherited trait from his mother's side of the family.

Example

The researchers studied whether the condition was an inherited disorder or if it was caused by environmental factors later in life.
- hereditary
- genetic
- inborn
- acquired
- learned