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Term: Hereditary

Definition:

(adjective) Relating to or determined by inheritance.

(noun) A characteristic or condition passed down from one generation to another through genetic inheritance.

Sense 1: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or determined by inheritance.

Example Sentence: The color of your eyes is a hereditary trait that you inherit from your parents.

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Sense 2: Noun

Definition: A characteristic or condition passed down from one generation to another through genetic inheritance.

Example Sentence: The family's red hair is a hereditary that has been present for generations.

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