derived from a parent or ancestor
• (a.) Proceeding from, as from a parent; derived, as from an ancestor.
Pro`fec·ti'tious adjective [ Latin profectitius , from proficisci to set out, proceed.] Proceeding from, as from a parent; derived, as from an ancestor. [ R.] « The threefold distinction of profectitious , adventitious, and professional was ascertained.» Gibbon.