nonhereditary

adjective

Definition of nonhereditarynext
as in acquired

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Recent Examples of nonhereditary 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 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
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acquired
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  • Transferring to Paramount+ will be all content currently on BET+ – original and acquired – subject to rights restrictions and license expirations.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Nonhereditary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhereditary. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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