heritability
/ˌher.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌher.ɪ.t̬əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌher-ə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˌhe-rə-/ (ame, mw)
heritability — noun
1. the degree to which a particular physical feature, medical condition, or behavio
the degree to which a particular physical feature, medical condition, or behavioural tendency can be passed from parents to children through genetic material rather than being caused by the environment
The heritability of height was tested by comparing growth patterns among identical twins raised apart.
heritability of [physical trait]
Kwame read a study showing that the heritability of musical ability is surprisingly high.
Dr. Varela presented her findings on the heritability of lactose intolerance at the genetics conference.
- genetic transmission
more technical; focuses on the process of genes being passed on rather than the likelihood of a trait being inherited
- inheritance
broader term that can refer to property or traits; 'heritability' is limited to genetic traits
文法句型
heritability of [trait/condition]