Inheritance Definition & Meaning
inheritance
- noun
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
- that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
- (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
- any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"
"Inheritance" in song lyrics
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"Like some kill they parents just for the inheritance"
Bishop Lamont — What People Do -
"I don't care if you're arrogant, or inherit inheritance"
Blackalicious f/ Lifesavas — Your Move -
"I don't need money for-ever he'll self eternal inheritance"
Lecrae — The Truth
Words that rhyme with inheritance
Usage tips for "inheritance"
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- What does inheritance mean?
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"
- What part of speech is inheritance?
- Inheritance is a noun.
- How many definitions does inheritance have?
- Inheritance has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).