Inherited (Adjective)
Meaning
Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rare genetic disorder was inherited from her father's side of the family.
- He has an inherited condition that causes his joints to ache in cold weather.
- Researchers believed the inherited trait was linked to a specific gene mutation.
- Her family had a history of inherited heart problems, so she had her condition closely monitored.
- The inherited blood disorder made it difficult for him to find a compatible donor for the transplant.