The quality or state of being able to be inherited from parents to children.
From 'heritable' plus the suffix '-ity' meaning state or condition. This term develops from Old French 'heriter' and Latin 'heres,' tracking how traits pass between generations.
Scientists use this word to describe how much of a trait—like height or intelligence—comes from your parents' genes versus your environment, which is crucial for understanding nature versus nurture.
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