inheritable

(in herit ə bəl)

adjective

  1. capable of inheriting; having the rights of an heir
  2. capable of being inherited

Origin: ME enheritable < Anglo-Fr < OFr

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See inheritable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. That can be inherited: inheritable traits; inheritable property.
  2. Having the right to inherit or the capability of inheriting: an inheritable heir.

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  • in·herˌit·a·bilˈi·ty noun

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