inherited
inherited is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, inherited is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinherited
- To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
Example: "Your descendants will inherit the earth."
- To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
Example: "After Grandad died, I inherited the house."
- To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
Example: "Let's hope the baby inherits his mother's looks and his father's intelligence."
- To derive from people or conditions previously in force.
Example: "This country has inherited an invidious class culture."
- To come into an inheritance.
Example: "Lucky old Daniel – his grandfather died rich, and he's inherited."
- To derive (existing functionality) from a superclass.
Example: "ModalWindow inherits all the properties and methods of Window."
- To derive a new class from (a superclass).
- To put in possession of.
- Obtained via an inheritance
Example: "inherited money"
- Hereditary.
Example: "an inherited disease"
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