inherited — past tense of inherit; received property, money, or title from someone who died
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: past tense of inherit; received property, money, or title from someone who died
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈherɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- Tom inherited his father's terrible singing voice and his mother's incredible cooking skills.
- She inherited the family business at age 25.
- Unfortunately, he inherited both his grandfather's fortune and his weird habit of talking to plants.
inherited
VERB[/ɪnˈherɪtɪd/]
past tense of inherit; received property, money, or title from someone who died
past tense of inherit; received property, money, or title from someone who died
She inherited stories once visited, ensuring grandma's work gets credited!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'hereditare', meaning to inherit or receive as an heir, which is related to 'heres' (heir, inheritor). It entered English through Medieval French, evolving into the modern form 'inherited'.
Breakdown
in- (into) + herit- (from Latin heres, heir) + -ed (past tense suffix). The root 'herit-' preserves the sense of receiving property or qualities from a predecessor.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Tom inherited his father's terrible singing voice and his mother's incredible cooking skills.”
“She inherited the family business at age 25.”
“Unfortunately, he inherited both his grandfather's fortune and his weird habit of talking to plants.”
“The inherited genetic disorder affects 1 in 10,000 people.”
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