inheritance

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which properties or traits are passed down from parent to offspring or from one generation to the next.

  - "The inheritance of certain genetic traits is determined by specific genes."
  - "The young elephant learned to use tools from its elder relatives, an example of cultural inheritance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454105"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inheritance
hermit , merit , litigant , garrison , station

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Variants

List of all variants of inheritance that leads to same result
inheritance , inheritances , inheritance tax , inheritance taxes , blending inheritance , blending inheritances , Mendelian inheritance , particulate inheritance , particulate inheritances , quantitative inheritance , quantitative inheritances

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Etymology

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From Old French 'heriter' meaning 'to receive by inheritance'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the oldest known will dates back to around 2330 BC and was discovered in Egypt?

2. The concept of inheritance is not limited to humans and can be observed in various animal species as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. Genetic inheritance: The transmission of genetic traits from parents to offspring through genes.

2. Intestate inheritance: The distribution of property and assets of a person who dies without a valid will.

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Culture

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Inheritance has significant cultural and historical importance, especially in relation to property, wealth, and family dynamics. It is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often exploring themes of legacy, succession, and the passing down of values and traditions.

How to Memorize "inheritance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree with branches representing generations and leaves representing offspring who inherit traits and properties from their ancestors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inheritance' with the image of a treasure chest filled with valuable items being passed down through generations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'HIPPO' to remember the meaning: 'H' for 'Heritance', 'I' for 'Inherit', 'P' for 'Pass', 'P' for 'Property', and 'O' for 'Offspring'.

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