Inherit

Inherit

Verb · /ɪnˈher.ɪt/

Definition

To receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder; to receive a quality, characteristic, or problem from a parent or predecessor.

Origin

From Old French enheriter, from Late Latin inhereditare (to appoint as heir), from in- + heres/heredis (heir). Used in English from the late 14th century.