he·red·i·tary 
/həˈrɛdəˌteri, Brit həˈrɛdətri/ adjective
/həˈrɛdəˌteri, Brit həˈrɛdətri/ adjective 1 : passed or able to be passed from parent to child before birth
▪ hereditary traits/diseases ▪ He suffers from a rare hereditary condition. 2 formal a : passing from a person who has died to that person's child or younger relative
▪ The position is hereditary. [=inherited] ▪ a hereditary monarchy
b : holding a position or title that was passed on from your parent or an older relative
▪ a hereditary ruler/monarch
▪ hereditary traits/diseases ▪ He suffers from a rare hereditary condition.
▪ The position is hereditary. [=inherited] ▪ a hereditary monarchy
b : holding a position or title that was passed on from your parent or an older relative
▪ a hereditary ruler/monarch
