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inherited
[/ɪnˈherɪtɪd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
herdado
1.
Received as a legacy from a predecessor or ancestor; passed down through generations
She inherited her mother's jewelry collection.
Ela herdou a coleção de joias de sua mãe.
2.
Genetically transmitted from parents to offspring
Blue eyes are an inherited trait.
Os olhos azuis são uma característica hereditária.
3.
Received or obtained from a previous situation or holder
The new CEO inherited several problems from his predecessor.
O novo CEO herdou vários problemas de seu antecessor.
Synonyms
hereditary
genetic
passed down
bequeathed
received
Antonyms
acquired
earned
learned
obtained
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
herdado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
herdado
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
herdado
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
herdado
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
inherited wealth
inherited disease
inherited from someone
inherited traits
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