inheriting

Meanings

• the act of receiving something, typically a title, right, or privilege, as a result of someone's death

  - "Upon his father's death, he inherited the family business."
  - "The young boy was left with nothing but his mother's precious necklace when she passed away."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inheriting
hermit , merit , citizen , appliance , compliance

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Homophones

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1. heir
   

2. hair
   

3. here
   

4. hare
   

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Variants

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inherit , inherited , inheriting , inheritor , inheritors , inheritress , inheritresses , inheritrices , inheritrix , inheritrixes , inherits

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Forms

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inherited, inheriting, inheritor, inheritance

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Etymology

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Old French 'heriter', from 'her' meaning 'army, family' + 'iterare' meaning 'go, pass'

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Related Concepts

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1. legacy: The property, possessions, or assets that are passed down from one generation to the next. A legacy can take many forms, including financial wealth, real estate, personal possessions, or intangible assets such as knowledge, skills, or traditions.

2. estate: The total property, assets, and possessions that a person owns at the time of their death. An estate can include a wide range of assets, including real estate, personal property, financial assets such as stocks and bonds, business interests, or intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, or trademarks.

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Culture

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Inheriting has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance across various societies and traditions. In some cultures, the act of inheriting is considered a sacred ritual that binds families and communities together. In other cultures, the act of inheriting is seen as an opportunity to build wealth and secure the future for oneself and one's family. Regardless of the cultural context, the act of inheriting is a powerful and significant experience that has the potential to shape the course of one's life.

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