legacy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛɡəsi/

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• Hyphenation: leg‧a‧cy

Noun

Singular legacy

Plural legacies

1. (countable) A legacy is something that is passed down from the past, often from an earlier generation.

   Her grandfather's legacy included both family traditions and a large estate.

2. (countable) A legacy is the lasting impact or influence of someone or something.

   The scientist's greatest legacy is the discovery that changed the field of medicine.