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hereditarily


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or determined by genes and heredity.


Rhymes
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merely , quarely , jubilantly
Variants
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hereditarily , hereditary
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'hereditas' meaning 'inheritance'. The term 'hereditarily' refers to anything that is passed down from one generation to another through genes.


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  1. The human genome consists of approximately 20,000 genes.

  2. The study of genetics began in the late 19th century with the rediscovery of Gregor Mendel's work on pea plants.


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  1. Genetics: The scientific study of genes and heredity.

  2. Inheritance: The process by which traits or characteristics are passed down from parents to offspring.


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In literature and art, 'hereditarily' is often used to explore themes of family, inheritance, and the passing down of traits and characteristics. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the characters' hereditarily acquired traits play a significant role in the plot.

How to Memorize "hereditarily"

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    - Visualize a family tree with traits being passed down from one generation to the next.

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    - Associate the term 'hereditarily' with the concept of a legacy or something that is passed down.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hereditarily' comes from the Latin word 'hereditas' meaning 'inheritance'.


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