# inheritable

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl/ · frequency rank #98,262

## Definitions
1. That can be inherited.
2. Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir.

## Etymology
Inherited from Middle English enheritable (“inheritable”), from Anglo-Norman enheritable; equivalent to inherit + -able.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/inheritable