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/
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
She received a large inheritance from her late grandmother's estate.
Distinguished appearance during inheritance clearance
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
in- (in) + herit (heir) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = inheritance
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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