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Adjective nonhereditary has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebNonhereditaryDefinition: Not inherited or passed down from one's ancestors or parents. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: (General) Refers to something that is not genetically or familially inherited. Example: His blue eyes were nonhereditary as neither of his parents had them. Sense 2: (Medical) Pertaining to a condition or disease that is not genetically transmitted from parents to offspring. Example: The doctor confirmed that his condition was nonhereditary, offering some relief to his concerned parents. Sense 3: (Legal) Referring to assets or property that cannot be inherited or passed down to descendants. Example: The agreement stated that the funds were nonhereditary and would not be passed on to any beneficiaries. Related Products: | ||||
nongovernmental nongovernmental organization nongranular nongregarious nongroup nonhabitat nonhairy nonharmonic nonhereditary nonheritable nonhierarchic nonhierarchical nonhippie nonhuman noni nonimitative nonimmune
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