hereditary
Pronunciation:
/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi//həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/noun
Definitions
A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.
adjective
Definitions
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Example: Duke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times.
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
Example: hereditary rulers
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes
Example: Haemophilia is hereditary in his family.