heredity

One entry found for heredity.

Main Entry: he·red·i·ty
Pronunciation: h-red-t-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
1 : the sum of the qualities and potentialities genetically derived from one's ancestors
2 : the transmission of traits from ancestor to descendant through the molecular mechanism lying primarily in the DNA or RNA of the genes -- compare MEIOSIS