Definition

A woman who receives property, money, or a title from someone after they pass away.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah becoming the inheritrix of her grandmother's estate?

Yeah, I heard she was really surprised by it!

I bet she didn't expect to be the inheritrix at such a young age.

True, but it sounds like she’s handling it really well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inheritrix → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "hereditare" (meaning to inherit), combined with the feminine suffix "-trix" (indicating a female agent). The word refers to a female who inherits or is entitled to inherit property or a title.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman 'inheriting' ('hereditare') something, with 'in-' meaning into and '-trix' indicating a female agent. This helps you remember that 'inheritrix' refers to a female inheritor.

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