Heredity and Race

Heredity

Heredity noun - The biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next.

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Race and heredity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Race" instead a noun "Heredity".

Nearby Word: hereditary

Race noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.

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Heredity and race are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heredity" instead a noun "Race".

Nearby Words: raced, racing, racist, racism, racer

actual heredity

actual race

Hybrid Power: The choice of the line of Beren [a Man] and Lúthien [an Elf with Maia heredity], who alone can decide which race's fate will befall them.

Source: Literature / The Silmarillion
The Silmarillion: The offspring of Beren [a Man] and Lúthien [an Elf with Maiar heredity] have the ability to choose which race they belong to, which determines their ultimate fate.

Source: Hybrid Power

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