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inheritable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəb(ə)l/

Definition of inheritable

adjective

capable of being inherited:these characteristics are inheritable inheritable property

Derivatives

inheritability

Origin:

late Middle English (formerly also as enheritable): from Anglo-Norman French enheritable 'able to be made heir', from Old French enheriter (see inherit)