the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
hered+ity
Shared component: hered · heir
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hered
heir
Related forms: hered · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixes(of a title, position, or right) conferred by or based on inheritance
hered+it+ary
Shared component: hered · heir