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Grade 7
(he-red-i-ty) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

Example Sentence

Environment versus heredity is an old argument.

More Example Sentences

Our heredity influences our health and traits.

Synonyms

inheritance; genetic traits; lineage

Antonyms

environment

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heredity
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Rhymes

  • heredity
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