hereditarian

he·red·i·tar·i·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [huh-red-i-tair-ee-uh n]
- /həˌrɛd ɪˈtɛər i ən/
- /hərˌedɪtˈeəriən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-red-i-tair-ee-uh n]
- /həˌrɛd ɪˈtɛər i ən/

Definitions of hereditarian word

noun hereditarian a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups, including moral and intellectual attributes, are predominantly determined by genetic factors (opposed to environmentalist). 1
adjective hereditarian characteristic of or based on such belief: hereditarian theories. 1
noun hereditarian Of or relating to the theory that heredity is the primary influence on human behavior, intelligence, or other characteristics. 1
noun hereditarian a person who believes in the doctrine of hereditarianism 0
adjective hereditarian of or relating to the doctrine of hereditarianism 0
noun hereditarian a person who accepts the theory that heredity is of overriding importance in determining individual characteristics 0

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Origin of hereditarian

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; heredit(y) or heredit(ary) + -arian

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Parts of speech for Hereditarian

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hereditarian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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