Definition and Synonyms for Inherit

Definition of Inherit

1. Obtain from someone after their death Verb
2. Receive from a predecessor Verb
3. Receive by genetic transmission Verb

Semanticaly linked words with "inherit"

Lexical Analysis for "inherit"

inheritance
Noun
derivation
2
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
2. (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
inheritor
Noun
derivation
1
1. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

Words Rhyme with inherit

Etymology for inherit

etymology inheriter
etymology inheritor
etymologically related hereditary
etymologically related inheritance
etymological origin of enheriter
is derived from inheritable
is derived from inheritance
is derived from inherited
is derived from inheriting
is derived from inheritor
is derived from inherits