Meaning ofhereditaryin English

Adjective

1. genetic trait or disease; passed from parent
   The doctor explained that the disease was hereditary and ran in their family.
2. characteristic transferred through genes; familial lineage
   Some hereditary characteristics, such as eye color, are determined by multiple genes.
3. inherited title or honor; granted after death
   The prince inherited the hereditary title of Duke after his father's death.
4. passed down through inheritance; by will or law
   The hereditary estate was passed down to the youngest son according to the will.