inherited

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  received as a legacy from an ancestor or a previous owner

  - "The inherited property was once owned by my great-grandfather."
  - "The heir received an inherited fortune."
  - "The inherited traits were passed down through generations."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inherited
herited , bredited , dedicated , acclaimed

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Variants

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inherit , inherited , inheriting , inheritor , inheritors , inheritress , inheritresses , inheritrices , inheritrix , inheritrixes , inherits

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Etymology

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The word 'inherited' comes from the Old French word 'heriter', which means 'to receive as an inheritance'. It is related to the Latin word 'hereditas', which means 'succession' or 'inheritance'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some cultures, the eldest son was traditionally the one to inherit the family estate?

2. The concept of inheritance has been a part of human society for thousands of years, with evidence of inheritance practices dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. legacy: A gift or inheritance left by someone, especially a deceased person, or a thing handed down from the past.

2. heritage: The traditions, beliefs, and physical attributes passed down from one generation to the next.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of inheritance is often used as a theme in stories about family, legacy, and the passing down of values and traditions. In art, there are many examples of works that explore the idea of inheritance, such as portraits of ancestors or depictions of family heirlooms.

How to Memorize "inherited"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an ancestor passing down a valuable object or piece of land to you. Imagine the emotions and feelings associated with receiving an inheritance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inherited' with the idea of receiving something valuable from the past.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Hear It's Easier To Recall: Inherited - Heredity - Receive - Heirloom - Ancestor' to remember the meaning of the word.

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