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Heredity

usgb/həˈredəti/Volume
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Family Traits

Used to describe characteristics, like appearance or behavior, that are passed from parents to children.

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His quick temper was a matter of heredity.
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Not Learned

Indicates qualities not gained from experience, but from the genes received at birth.

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Her musical talent comes from heredity, not practice.
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Nature Over Nurture

Often cited in debates over the influence of genetics versus the environment.

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In his case, heredity, not upbringing, seemed to shape his intelligence.
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