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1. heredity

noun. ['hɝˈɛdəti'] the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • hérédité (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • hereditas (Latin)

Rhymes with Heredity

  • ability
  • abnormality
  • absurdity
  • acceptability
  • acidity
  • activity
  • actuality
  • acuity
  • adaptability
  • admissibility
  • affinity
  • affordability
  • agility
  • alacrity
  • alkalinity
  • ambiguity
  • amenity
  • amiability
  • analyticity
  • animosity

How do you pronounce heredity?

Pronounce heredity as hərˈɛdəti.

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2. heredity

noun. ['hɝˈɛdəti'] the total of inherited attributes.

Etymology

  • hérédité (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • hereditas (Latin)