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A quality or thing that has been passed down from one's ancestors or family.
Examples
She dealt with an inherited workload that was already overwhelming.
The department faced an inherited problem from the previous administration.
The manager praised the pitcher for stranding the inherited runner.
The family's inherited wealth funded the new charity.
She received a inherited title after her father's death.
Similar words
handed down
adopted
passed down
ancestral
lineage
bequeathed
legacy
transmitted
legacy
patrimonial
Meanings
Examples
The inherited estate was divided among the siblings.
She received a inherited title after her father's death.
The family's inherited wealth funded the new charity.
Because the property was inherited, no taxes were owed at the time of purchase.
He proudly displayed his inherited coat of arms at the ceremony.
Similar words
hereditary
ancestral
birthright
legacy
patrimonial
lineage
Examples
The reliever entered the game with a inherited runner on first.
After the starter was removed, the bullpen inherited a inherited runner at third.
The manager praised the pitcher for stranding the inherited runner.
A inherited runner scored before the relief pitcher could get an out.
The team's strategy focused on preventing the inherited runner from advancing.
Similar words
assumed
taken over
adopted
received
Examples
The department faced an inherited problem from the previous administration.
She dealt with an inherited workload that was already overwhelming.
The community inherited an inherited tradition of annual festivals.
His reputation was shaped by an inherited sense of responsibility.
The project suffered from an inherited delay that set back the timeline.
Similar words
passed down
handed down
transmitted
bequeathed
legacy
patrimonial
FAQ
What does inherited mean?
It describes a quality or thing that has been passed down from one's ancestors or family.
How is inherited used in legal contexts?
In legal usage inherited refers to something received from a parent or earlier generation, such as inherited wealth or inherited traits.
What does inherited mean in baseball?
In baseball inherited describes the runner a relief pitcher takes over when entering the game.
What are synonyms for inherited when talking about family traits?
Synonyms include hereditary, ancestral, birthright, legacy, patrimonial, and lineage.
What are synonyms for inherited in a sports context?
Synonyms include assumed, taken over, adopted, and received.
Can inherited describe a problem passed down from a previous generation?
Yes, inherited can describe a situation that has been passed down from an earlier person or group.
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