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heritable

 

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Adjective heritable has 1 sense
  1. inheritable, heritable - that can be inherited; "inheritable traits such as eye color"; "an inheritable title"

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Heritable

Definition

adjective

- Capable of being passed from one generation to another through genetic transmission.

- Inherited or capable of being inherited.

Example Sentences

  • The color of your eyes is heritable, as it is determined by your parents' genes.
  • Certain diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, are heritable and can be passed down through families.

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