Definition of Nonhereditary

1. Adjective. Not acquirable by inheritance.

Exact synonyms: Nontransmissible
Similar to: Nonheritable, Noninheritable

Definition of Nonhereditary

1. Adjective. Not hereditary; not passed down by inheritance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nonhereditary

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonhereditary

nonhemispheric
nonhemodynamic
nonhemogenic
nonhemolytic
nonhepatic
nonhepatocellular
nonheraldic
nonherbaceous
nonherbal
nonherbicidal
nonherbicide
nonherbicides
nonherbivore
nonherbivores
nonherbivorous
nonhereditary (current term)
nonheretical
nonheritable
nonheritage
nonhermeneutic
nonhermeneutical
nonherniated
nonhero
nonheroes
nonheroic
nonheterocyclic
nonheteronormative

Literary usage of Nonhereditary

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1903)
"Sixteen of the nonhereditary cases of leprosy were probably due to contagion, four of which were probably acquired through the marital relation. ..."

2. Annals of Ophthalmology (1916)
"It does not change in appearance, and is, therefore, diagnosticated from all similar hereditary and nonhereditary ailments. ..."

3. Affairs in the Philippine Islands: Hearings Before the Committee ... [Jan by United States Congress. Senate (1902)
"Female 4 Male 8 Thirty to 60 years 3 Fifteen to 30 years 6 Hereditary 9 nonhereditary S With resources — 10 Without resources i! ..."

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