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inheritable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl/

The English word “inheritable” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. That can be inherited.
  2. Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English enheritable (“inheritable”), from Anglo-Norman enheritable; equivalent to inherit + -able.

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