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    Heredity

    /həˈrɛdəti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to their offspring.
    Heredity plays a significant role in determining an individual's physical traits.
    the sum of characteristics and potentialities genetically derived from one's ancestors.
    His heredity contributed to his talent in music, passed down through generations.
    the transmission of particular events or conditions from the past, typically affecting future generations.
    Cultural heredity can influence attitudes and behaviors within a community.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'hereditas', meaning 'inheritance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    genetic heredity:
    The genetic transmission of traits from ancestors to descendants.
    heredity environment:
    The interaction between genetic inheritance and environmental factors in shaping individuals.

    Related Words

    gene
    A unit of heredity in a living organism.
    genotype
    The genetic constitution of an individual.
    phenotype
    The observable physical properties of an organism.

    Slang Meanings

    Genetic hand-me-downs
    She's got those genetic hand-me-downs from her parents, especially the curly hair.
    Family traits
    You can really see the family traits in his smile, must be heredity.