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Heredity

Verb / hɜ:ˈedʌti: / Another word for heredity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heredity is the passing down of traits from parents to their offspring.

Synonyms & similar words

geneticendowment inheritance genetics lineage legacy birthright patrimony ancestry descent family heritage genealogy offspring progeny posterity succession bloodline stock descendants heirs relation

Example sentences

  1. Heredity determines your hair color.
  2. The trait for blue eyes is passed down through heredity.
  3. Children often inherit certain traits from their parents due to heredity.
  4. Genetics and heredity play a role in determining your height.
  5. The concept of heredity has been studied by scientists for centuries.

Quotes

  • Genes are not destiny; they are an influence, but they are not deterministic. - Dean Ornish
  • Heredity is a strong factor, even in architecture. - Louis Sullivan
  • Genes are not blueprints, and genetic replication does not lead to identity. - Jaron Lanier

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