Definitionadj. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
Last update: August 1, 2015
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Indeed, an appendix reveals these philosophers to be the " hereditary aristocracy " of the subject. [adjective]
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The Indians, who believe in the hereditary transmission of virtues and defects in character, suffered him to depart in silence. [adjective]
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A hereditary hatred, perhaps. [adjective]
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She asked not what manner of man this hereditary ruler might be; asked not whether he were wise or foolish, faithful or treacherous. [adjective]
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You must know, Bartja, that my family has an hereditary right to carry the torches at the Eleusinian mysteries and we are therefore called Daduchi or torch-bearers. [adjective]
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From the gamekeepers of these gentlemen, an office the most apt of any other to become hereditary in such families, I have also contrived to collect much valuable information. [adjective]
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The Jews, Ionians and inhabitants of Asia Minor, in short, the entire mass of nations subject to Cambyses remained unmolested in possession of their hereditary religions and customs. [adjective]
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