hereditary

• Décrit un trait, une maladie ou une caractéristique transmis d'une génération à l'autre par l'hérédité génétique.

Describes a trait, disease, or characteristic that is passed from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance.

1. Genetically inheritedB2formalmedical

   Passed from parent to offspring through genes.

   héréditaire (sens génétique)

   • The disease is hereditary and runs in families.
   • Hereditary traits like eye color are determined by DNA.
   • She was tested for hereditary cancer risk.

   Synonymesfamilialgeneticinherited

   Antonymesacquiredenvironmental

2. Passed by inheritanceB2formal

   Relating to property, titles, or rights that are passed down legally from one generation to another.

   héréditaire (transmission par héritage)

   • The throne is a hereditary position in many monarchies.
   • He inherited a hereditary estate from his grandfather.
   • The title of duke is hereditary in that family.

   Synonymesancestralfamilialinheritedlinealpatrimonial

   Antonymesacquiredearned