HEREDITARY
/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/
10 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of HEREDITARY
A hereditary ruler; a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
"Duke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times."
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
"hereditary rulers"
Examples of HEREDITARY in a Sentence
- "Duke is a hereditary title which was created in Norman times."
- "hereditary rulers"
Word Details
Is HEREDITARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HEREDITARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HEREDITARY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HEREDITARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | r | e | d | i | t | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HEREDITARY
100 words from the letters in HEREDITARY
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How to Use HEREDITARY in Word Games
HEREDITARY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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