as in acquired
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nonhereditary
Resulting from a random, typically nonhereditary genetic mutation, the disease affects about one in every 10,000 live births in the U.S. and can severely impact a person’s mental and physical development, and life span.
—
Amanda Blanco, courant.com, 19 Sep. 2021
Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian.
—David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2021
Evan, who turns 2 in December, was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare, nonhereditary genetic disorder that has a most cruel and unusual symptom — chronic hunger.
—Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2017
Amanda Blanco, courant.com, 19 Sep. 2021
Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian.
—David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2021
Evan, who turns 2 in December, was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare, nonhereditary genetic disorder that has a most cruel and unusual symptom — chronic hunger.
—Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2017
Thesaurus Entries Near nonhereditary
Cite this Entry
“Nonhereditary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhereditary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share