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inheritance

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns]

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Learn how to use inheritance in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) Inheritance is the money, property, or traits that someone receives from a family member when that person passes away. It's like when you get something special from someone you love after they are gone.

Example

When my grandmother passed away, I received an inheritance that helped me buy a house.

Example

She did not expect to receive any inheritance because her family was not wealthy.

Example

What kind of inheritance do you hope to receive from your family?

Context: “genetics”

(noun) Inheritance can also mean the traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children, like eye color or height. It's how you might look like your mom or dad because of what they passed on to you.

Example

His tall stature is a result of genetic inheritance from his parents.

Example

She didn’t have any significant inheritance from her family in terms of physical traits.

Example

What traits do you think you inherited from your parents?

How to pronounce inheritance

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns]

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