¦ verb (inherits, inheriting, inherited)
1. receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
2. derive (a quality or characteristic) from one's parents or ancestors.
receive or be left with (a situation, object, etc.) from a predecessor or former owner.
Derivatives
inheritability noun
inheritable adjective
inheritor noun
Origin
ME enherite 'receive as a right', from OFr. enheriter, from late L. inhereditare 'appoint as heir'.