inherited
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Obtained via an inheritance
Adjective
Examples
inherited money
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
hereditary.
Adjective
Examples
an inherited disease
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inherited” mean?
Obtained via an inheritance
Is “inherited” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.