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Meaning of inheritor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Someone who inherits something; an heir.
  2. Someone who inherits something; an heir
  3. A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.
  4. To hold or take possession of an inheritance.
  5. A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance
  6. a person who inherits; heir.
  7. Law a. To take (property) by law of descent from an intestate owner.
  8. To receive or take over from a predecessor: The new administration inherited the economic problems of the last four years.
  9. Biology To receive (a characteristic) from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission.
  10. To gain (something) as one's right or portion: "A certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" (King James Bible).

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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