Hereditably

/həˈrɛdɪtəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is capable of being inherited or passed down to descendants.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'hereditable,' combining the adjective with '-ly' suffix. This marks the manner or way something occurs with respect to inheritance.

Kelly Says

You'd find this word in old legal texts describing how property could 'hereditably pass' to the next generation, though modern English strongly prefers 'heritably.'

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