English · Word Candidate

inheritance

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inheritances

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Meaning · English

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “inheritance” mean?

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

Is “inheritance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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