1. money, property, or possessions received from someone who has died
2. the act of receiving money, property, or possessions from someone who has died
3. something passed down from previous generations, such as traditions or characteristics

Examples

• She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
• The inheritance included the family home and several investments.
• His inheritance of the business came with many responsibilities.
• The cultural inheritance of the region includes ancient traditions.
• Language is part of our cultural inheritance.
• Eye color is determined by genetic inheritance.
• The inheritance of certain diseases can be traced through families.