inheritance — money, property, or a title that you receive from someone after they die
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: money, property, or a title that you receive from someone after they die
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈherɪtəns/
Korean meaning: 상속, 유산
Korean pronunciation: 인**헤**리턴스
Example Sentences
- My cousin thought he'd get a huge inheritance, but grandpa left everything to his cat.
- The inheritance included not just money, but also grandma's secret cookie recipe.
- His inheritance was so small, it barely covered the lawyer's fees to claim it.
inheritance
NOUN//ɪnˈherɪtəns//
money, property, or a title that you receive from someone after they die
A young woman receives her grandmother's valuable inheritance from the lawyer
Distinguished appearance during inheritance clearance
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'inheritaunce', derived from the verb 'inherit' (to receive property from an ancestor), which comes from Latin 'inheritare' meaning 'to make an heir of'.
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📝Examples
“My cousin thought he'd get a huge inheritance, but grandpa left everything to his cat.”
“The inheritance included not just money, but also grandma's secret cookie recipe.”
“His inheritance was so small, it barely covered the lawyer's fees to claim it.”
“Environmental pollution is a negative inheritance we're leaving for future generations.”
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