C1 adjective Formal

comheredy

/kɒmˈhɛrɪdi/

Relating to characteristics, assets, or cultural legacies that are inherited collectively by a group or community rather than a single individual. It describes the state of being jointly bound by a shared ancestral or historical inheritance.

Examples

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1

The distinct dialect of the islanders is a comheredy trait that links the modern population to their seafaring ancestors.

The distinct dialect of the islanders is a comheredy trait that links the modern population to their seafaring ancestors.

2

The court ruled that the grazing lands were comheredy property, belonging to the entire village lineage.

The court ruled that the grazing lands were comheredy property, belonging to the entire village lineage.

3

You can tell our stubbornness is comheredy; even my distant cousins refuse to admit when they are wrong.

You can tell our stubbornness is comheredy; even my distant cousins refuse to admit when they are wrong.

Word Family

Noun
comheredity
Adverb
comheredily
Adjective
comheredy
Related
comheritage
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'Com-' (together) plus 'Heredy' (heritage). It's a heritage we have together.

Quick Quiz

The village elders argued that the sacred grove was a __________ resource that could not be sold by any single individual.

Correct!

The correct answer is: comheredy

Examples

1

The distinct dialect of the islanders is a comheredy trait that links the modern population to their seafaring ancestors.

everyday

The distinct dialect of the islanders is a comheredy trait that links the modern population to their seafaring ancestors.

2

The court ruled that the grazing lands were comheredy property, belonging to the entire village lineage.

formal

The court ruled that the grazing lands were comheredy property, belonging to the entire village lineage.

3

You can tell our stubbornness is comheredy; even my distant cousins refuse to admit when they are wrong.

informal

You can tell our stubbornness is comheredy; even my distant cousins refuse to admit when they are wrong.

4

Academic research suggests that certain physiological adaptations in high-altitude tribes are comheredy in nature.

academic

Academic research suggests that certain physiological adaptations in high-altitude tribes are comheredy in nature.

5

The family-owned enterprise treats its reputation as a comheredy asset that every employee must protect.

business

The family-owned enterprise treats its reputation as a comheredy asset that every employee must protect.

Word Family

Noun
comheredity
Adverb
comheredily
Adjective
comheredy
Related
comheritage

Common Collocations

comheredy traits comheredy traits
comheredy land comheredy land
comheredy identity comheredy identity
comheredy wealth comheredy wealth
comheredy customs comheredy customs

Common Phrases

comheredy bond

comheredy bond

held in comheredy

held in comheredy

by comheredy right

by comheredy right

Often Confused With

comheredy vs hereditary

Hereditary usually refers to biological or legal inheritance by an individual, while comheredy emphasizes collective or group inheritance.

comheredy vs comedy

Comedy refers to professional entertainment consisting of jokes, whereas comheredy is an adjective regarding shared inheritance.

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Usage Notes

The term is most frequently found in anthropological, legal, or sociological discussions concerning shared cultural or physical traits within a specific demographic group.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'hereditary' when they mean 'comheredy,' failing to distinguish between individual biological traits and group-based legacy traits.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'Com-' (together) plus 'Heredy' (heritage). It's a heritage we have together.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together/with) combined with the roots of 'hereditas' (inheritance).

Grammar Patterns

Attributive adjective (comes before the noun) Non-gradable adjective (rarely used with 'very' or 'more')
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Cultural Context

Often used in the context of discussing the rights and shared histories of indigenous or tribal communities.

Quick Quiz

The village elders argued that the sacred grove was a __________ resource that could not be sold by any single individual.

Correct!

The correct answer is: comheredy

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