HERITABLE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

heritable

adjective

ˈher-ə-tə-bəl

Definition of heritable

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color

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Recent Examples of heritable This fits the observation that handedness is somewhat heritable, heavily biased to the right, and also quite random. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 Tracking potential impacts of heritable human CRISPR is not for the impatient. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 Family studies of eye preference suggest modest heritable influences on lateralization. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Now, many people have rejected the evidence that autism is a highly heritable condition, it’s primarily caused by genetics. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heritable

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Adjective

Before committing to a breed, research its specific hereditary risks and typical lifespan range.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Purebreds come from parents with similar genes, which raises hereditary risks.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hereditary

Adjective

But how much genetic change constitutes complete domestication?

— Ornob Alam, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, those with the highest genetic susceptibility to ADHD were found to have a 35% greater risk of dementia than those with the lowest susceptibility.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of genetic

Adjective

The later one listens to people explain why inherited status was no longer enough to keep one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
That can include inherited homes, rental properties, vacant houses, properties with code violations, homes needing major repairs or situations where the owner wants to sell within a specific time frame.

— Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of inherited

Adjective

Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.

— Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.

— Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025

Definition of inheritable

Adjective

Early on, Sakurai exploits the inherent absurdity of telling a story populated by so many ludicrous characters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
But the broader takeaway here is that the inherent volatility of oil and gas prices is a persistent vulnerability in the US economy that can only be solved by limiting exposure to these energy sources.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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