inheritor
|in-her-i-tor|
B2
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtə/
(inherit)
received from ancestors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inheritor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'inheritor', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'heriter' meant 'to inherit'.
Historical Evolution
'inheritor' changed from the Old French word 'enheriter' and eventually became the modern English word 'inheritor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make an heir', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who inherits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who receives property, title, or rights as a result of the death of another.
As the sole inheritor, she received the entire estate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42