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Hereditary Bre /Həˈredɪtri/Name /Həˈredɪteri/Adjective 1 (Especially Illnesses) Given Child Parents BornA Hereditary Illness/Disease/Condition/Problem Epilepsy

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1 (especially of illnesses) given to a child by its parents before it is borna hereditary illness/disease/condition/problem Epilepsy is hereditary in her family.

2 that is legally given to sb's child, when that person diesa hereditary title/monarchy

3 holding a rank or title that is hereditaryhereditary peers/rulers

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