legacy

A noun referring to something handed down from the past, such as property, traditions, or achievements, often from an ancestor or predecessor.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то, переданное из прошлого, например, имущество, традиции или достижения, часто от предка или предшественника.esSustantivo que designa algo transmitido del pasado, como bienes, tradiciones o logros, a menudo recibido de un antepasado o predecesor.frNom désignant ce qui est transmis du passé, comme des biens, des traditions ou des réalisations, souvent par un ancêtre ou un prédécesseur ; peut aussi évoquer l'héritage immatériel ou un legs dans un testament.deSubstantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das aus der Vergangenheit überliefert wurde, wie Vermögen, Traditionen oder Errungenschaften, oft von einem Vorfahren oder Vorgänger.ptSubstantivo que designa algo recebido do passado, como bens, tradições ou realizações, frequentemente deixado por um antepassado ou predecessor.zh名词，指从过去传承下来的事物，例如财产、传统或成就，通常来自祖先或前任。arاسم يدل على شيء منقول من الماضي، مثل المال أو التقاليد أو الإنجازات، وغالبًا ما يكون من سلف أو سابق.

1. Inheritance B2 formal

   Money or property left to someone in a will.

   • She received a substantial legacy from her grandfather.
   • The legacy included a house and a large sum of money.
   • He left a legacy to his favorite charity.

   ruНаследствоesHerencia (en testamento)frLegs (dans un testament)deErbschaftptHerançazh遗产arالميراث

   المرادفات: bequestdeviseendowmentestategiftinheritancepatrimonysettlement

2. Historical impact B2 formal

   Something handed down from the past, such as a tradition, achievement, or cultural contribution.

   • The artist's legacy continues to inspire new generations.
   • The legacy of the ancient civilization can be seen in its architecture.
   • His legacy as a leader is one of peace and progress.

   ruНаследиеesLegado históricofrhéritage (au sens historique)deVermächtnisptLegadozh遗产arالإرث التاريخي

   المرادفات: bequestbirthrightheritageinheritancepatrimonytradition

3. Outdated system B2 informal IT

   An older computer system, software, or technology that is still in use.

   • The company still relies on legacy software from the 1990s.
   • Migrating from legacy systems to cloud platforms is expensive.
   • The legacy code is difficult to maintain.

   ruУстаревшая системаesSistema heredadofrSystème héritédeAltsystemptSistema legadozh遗留系统arنظام قديم

• legacies plural form
• legacies' possessive plural form
• legacy's possessive singular form