hereditary

hereditary

CEFR: C1-C2 /hered-i-tary/ [hh.er0.eh1.d.ah0.t.eh2.r.iy0]

Definition: determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants

Example Sentences:
Scientists hope that by genetic manipulation, they will be able to cure hereditary diseases and defects.
Cells contain hereditary information that is passed on from cell to cell during reproduction.
Depression is often hereditary.