Definition

A woman who receives property, money, or a title from someone who has died or passed it on to her.

Example

As the only child, she was the inheritress of her family's estate.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new inheritress in town?

Yeah, I read about her in the newspaper!

It's interesting how she has to navigate all that wealth now.

Definitely, I can’t imagine the pressure of being an inheritress.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inheritress → It is formed from "inherit" (from Latin "hereditare", meaning to receive by inheritance) and the suffix "-ess" (meaning a female). The word "inheritress" refers to a female who receives property or a title by inheritance.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who 'receives' ('hereditare') something valuable, like property or a title, which helps you remember that an 'inheritress' is a female inheritor.

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