Inheritance and Lineage

Inheritance

Inheritance noun - Something that is or may be inherited.

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Lineage and inheritance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lineage" instead a noun "Inheritance".

Lineage noun - Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.

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Inheritance and lineage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inheritance" instead a noun "Lineage".

Nearby Word: line

human	human inheritance	human lineage
notable	notable inheritance	notable lineage
certain	certain inheritance	certain lineage
alien	alien inheritance	alien lineage
Other adjectives: future, original, noble, proper, rightful, entire, real, male, huge, secret, magic, supernatural, proud, shared, mysterious, royal, magical, demonic, genetic.

Lineage Comes from the Father: A child's inheritance (whether material or genetic) comes from their father or his side of the family, rather than the mother's.

Source: Men Are Tough
A materialized Magic Circuit engraved with the knowledge and inheritance of a magus's lineage.

Source: Analysis / Nasuverse
Meanwhile, in Alba, inheritance passes from uncle to nephew, although this is later revealed to be motivated by the male rulers not trusting that their wives' sons are actually theirs, and preserving the lineage through their sisters.

Source: Lineage Comes from the Father

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