Heredity

he-red′i-ti, n. the organic relation between generations, esp. between parents and offspring: the transmi ion of qualities from the parents or ancestors to their offspring.— adj. Hered′itable , that may be inherited.— ns. Her edit′ament , all property of whatever kind that may pa to an heir.— adv. Hered′itarily .— n. Hered′itarine , the quality of being hereditary.— adj. Hered′itary , descending by inheritance: transmitted from parents to their offspring. [L. here ditas , the state of an heir— heres , herēdis , an heir.] Heresy to Holy fāte, fär; mē, hėr; mīne; mōte; mūte; mōōn; th en.