1. not passed down from parent to offspring through genes or inheritance

Examples

• The disease was nonhereditary and caused by environmental factors.
• His wealth was nonhereditary, earned through his own business ventures.
• The position was nonhereditary and required election by the council.
• Most learned behaviors are nonhereditary traits.
• The king established a nonhereditary system of government appointments.
• Her artistic talent appeared to be nonhereditary since no family members shared it.