Definition of: inherit

(in·her′it) v.t.
1. To receive, as property or a title, by succession or will; fall heir to.
2. To receive (traits, qualities, etc.) as if by succession or will; have as hereditary traits.
3. Obs. To make heir; place (an heir) in possession: usually with of.
—v.i.
4. To come into or possess an inheritance.
5. To receive traits, qualities, etc.: with from. [<OF enheriter <LL inhereditare inherit <in- in + heres heir]