Meaning of the word inherited in English
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inherited
UK
Adjective
1.
(of money, property, or a title) received as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
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inherited wealth
2.
(of a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
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inherited diseases
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