Family
Family noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.
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Synonyms for Family
Hereditary and family are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hereditary" instead an adjective "Family".
Nearby Word: familial
Hereditary
Hereditary adjective - Genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring.
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Synonyms for Hereditary
Family and hereditary are semantically related in inherited topic. Sometimes you can use "Family" instead an adjective "Hereditary", if it concerns topics such as ancestral.
Nearby Word: heredity
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Hereditary and family doesn't matter and family is who you choose.
Source: An Aesop - Hereditary and family: who you're born to vs who you choose.
Source: Central Theme / Anime and Manga - The Smedry family of the Alcatraz Series, in addition to having hereditary magical talents, have a reputation for extreme eccentricity.
Source: It Runs in the Family
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