adj. tending to occur amond members of a family usually by the genes and the genetic traits that are passed on from one's parents
Blue eyes are hereditary in our family.
Blue eyes are hereditary in our family.
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One's position in society was hereditary with primogeniture the general rule.
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Alkaline phosphatase deficiency is a hereditary trait called hypophosphatasia.
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genetic; inherited; familial
environmental
5 syllables
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