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heritable characteristic
[ˈherɪtəbəl ˌkerɪktərˈɪstɪk]
noun
pl: heritable characteristics
característica hereditária
1.
A trait or feature that can be passed from parents to offspring through genes; an inherited trait
Eye color is a heritable characteristic determined by genetic factors.
A cor dos olhos é uma característica hereditária determinada por fatores genéticos.
2.
Any phenotypic trait that has a genetic basis and can be transmitted to successive generations
Height is considered a heritable characteristic influenced by multiple genes.
A altura é considerada uma característica hereditária influenciada por múltiplos genes.
Synonyms
inherited trait
genetic trait
hereditary trait
transmissible characteristic
Antonyms
acquired characteristic
environmental trait
non-heritable trait
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
característica hereditária
standard usage in genetics education
Portugal
característica hereditária
standard usage, also 'traço hereditário'
General
traço hereditário
alternative term used across Portuguese-speaking regions
Related Idioms & Phrases
runs in the family
genetic predisposition
hereditary trait
passed down through generations
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