nonhereditary

[non-huh-red-i-ter-ee]

nonhereditary Definition

• 1. not capable of being passed down from one generation to the next
• 2. not inherited

Using nonhereditary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonhereditary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The disease is nonhereditary and cannot be passed down to children.

• Example

  The trait is nonhereditary and does not run in the family.

• Example

  The condition is nonhereditary and is caused by external factors.

nonhereditary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nonhereditary

• non-inheritable
• non-transmissible
• non-transferable

Antonyms for nonhereditary

• hereditary
• inheritable
• transmissible

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Summary: nonhereditary in Brief

The term 'nonhereditary' [non-huh-red-i-ter-ee] refers to something that cannot be passed down from one generation to the next. It is often used to describe diseases, traits, or conditions that are not inherited. Examples include 'The disease is nonhereditary and cannot be passed down to children.' and 'The trait is nonhereditary and does not run in the family.'