Meaning of inheritor | Babel Free
Definitions
- Someone who inherits something; an heir.
- Someone who inherits something; an heir
- A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance.
- To hold or take possession of an inheritance.
- A class, etc. that derives from another code element through inheritance
- a person who inherits; heir.
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Law a. To take (property) by law of descent from an intestate owner. Law
- To receive or take over from a predecessor: The new administration inherited the economic problems of the last four years.
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Biology To receive (a characteristic) from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission. Biology
- 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).
Equivalents
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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