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.