Inherited Definition & Meaning

inherited
adjective
  1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features"

"Inherited" in song lyrics

See how inherited is used in real songs:

  • "that's always Inherited"
    Beast 1333 — America
  • "One generation handed down what they've inherited"
    Blue Scholars — Selfportrait
  • "While the blood runs through my veins, it's inherited"
    Illa J f/ Debi Nova — Sounds Like Love

Words that rhyme with inherited

Usage tips for "inherited"

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