Noun Definition

inheritance

1.Definition: (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents

Category: General

2.Definition: any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors

"My only inheritance was my mother's blessing", "The world's heritage of knowledge"

Related Noun(s):heritage

Category: General

3.Definition: hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

Related Noun(s):heritage

Category: General

4.Definition: that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner

Related Noun(s):heritage

Category: General