as in genetic
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heritable
Opponents of genetic engineering will call for an outright ban on genetic enhancement and heritable human genetic modification.
—
Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
The trait appears to be as heritable as many other traits that breeders routinely select for, and breeders have already begun incorporating methane production into their selection criteria for Canadian dairy cattle, Irish beef cattle and New Zealand sheep.
—Bob Holmes, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2024
The trait appears to be as heritable as many other traits that breeders routinely select for, and breeders have already begun incorporating methane production into their selection criteria for Canadian dairy cattle, Irish beef cattle, and New Zealand sheep.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Some heritable eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heritable 
Jamie F. Metzl, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2014
The trait appears to be as heritable as many other traits that breeders routinely select for, and breeders have already begun incorporating methane production into their selection criteria for Canadian dairy cattle, Irish beef cattle and New Zealand sheep.
—Bob Holmes, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2024
The trait appears to be as heritable as many other traits that breeders routinely select for, and breeders have already begun incorporating methane production into their selection criteria for Canadian dairy cattle, Irish beef cattle, and New Zealand sheep.
—Bob Holmes, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Some heritable eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heritable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritable
Adjective
-
But through forensic genetic genealogy, Bygd said investigators tracked down Jon Miller, 84, at his apartment in Owatonna, Minnesota.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Countries are debating mechanisms to share genetic material and formalizing financial programs.Justin Worland/Bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
There is no indication that lice are hereditary or that people with certain genetic makeups are more likely to get lice than others.Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
-
According to Live Science, cilantro preference is likely hereditary and varies by ethnic background.Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2024
Adjective
-
There is a form of inheritable rickets that can be passed down through families. Vitamin D deficiency is a common cause of rickets.Patty Weasler, RN, BSN, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
-
Summary Rickets is a health condition that develops in children who do not get enough vitamin D or may have developed as an inheritable condition.Patty Weasler, RN, BSN, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Adjective
-
To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
-
An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near heritable
Cite this Entry
“Heritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share