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/eˈɾenθja/ ES
/eˈɾensja/ MX
Translation
inheritance
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Word origin
From heredar ('to inherit') plus the suffix -encia, ultimately from Latin hereditare, from heres ('heir'). The same Latin root gives English 'heredity' and 'inherit'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- hereditare
- English cognates
- heredity, inherit, heir
Grammar
Examples
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She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
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The house is part of the family inheritance.
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The brothers argued over the inheritance.
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Music is a very valuable cultural heritage.
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What will you do with the inheritance money?
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herencia: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 33, lesson 6: herencia, patria, negociación and 7 more words.