inheritance

noun
UK: /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
US: /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/

  1. Money or property you receive from someone after they die.

    1. She got a large inheritance.
    2. My inheritance allowed me to buy a house without a mortgage.

  2. A quality or characteristic you are born with.

    1. He got his blue eyes by inheritance.
    2. Her musical talent is likely an inheritance from her mother's side of the family.

  3. Something from the past that has an important influence or effect on the present.

    1. We have a rich cultural inheritance.
    2. The building is a vital part of the city's inheritance and must be protected.

Synonyms

bequest heritage legacy
inheritance transitive-verb

  1. To receive property or money from someone who has died.

    1. She will inherit the house.
    2. He inherited a significant sum from his grandfather's will.

  2. To receive qualities or traits from your parents or ancestors.

    1. Children inherit traits from parents.
    2. Some people inherit a predisposition to certain diseases like diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inheritance" in English means: Money or property you receive from someone after they die., A quality or characteristic you are born with., Something from the past that has an important influence or effect on the present..

The phonetic transcription of "inheritance" is /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/ in British English and /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inheritance": bequest, heritage, legacy.

Example usage of "inheritance": "She got a large inheritance.". More examples on the page.