hereditarily
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/həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrɪli/
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/həˈrɛdɪtərɪli/
(hereditary)
genetically passed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hereditarily' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'hereditarius,' where 'heredit-' meant 'heir.'
Historical Evolution
'hereditarius' transformed into the Old French word 'heredité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hereditary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to an heir,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'passed down through genes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is passed down from one generation to another through genes.
The disease is hereditarily transmitted.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35