heredity

CEFRC1

/hɪˈɹɛdɪti/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The passing of qualities from parents to children through genes.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

Examples

  • In Kabuki not only talent but also heredity counts.

  • We are influenced both by environment and by heredity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • genetics and heredity

  • influence of heredity

  • laws of heredity

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Origin

noun

From Middle French heredité, from Latin hērēditas (“condition of being an heir”), from hēres (“heir”).