English主要词典
hereditary
Universal Words
adjective
1 (especially of illnesses) given to a child by its parents before it is born:
a hereditary disease / condition / problem * Epilepsy is hereditary in her family.
2 that is legally given to sb's child, when that person dies:
a hereditary title / monarchy
3 holding a rank or title that is hereditary:
hereditary peers / rulers
