The opposite of legacy (left over, inherited) would be current, present, or new.
The opposite of an inherited trait is an acquired trait. Some traits that we acquire include such things as knowing how to play the piano, liking pizza, speaking French.
In a scientific way, it means...Environmental: Things that makes you, you but not from your parents. Eg: Glasses or Muscles. :)Inherited: Is basically the opposite of Environmental because this means things that you inherit (from your parents) at birth. :)
INHERITED CHARACTERISTICS
I think you mean inherited and inherited traits - in which case yes - they're the same.
Genes that are inherited from your parents cause inherited diseases.
inherited behavior
Traits are abilities that you can receive out of practice, or from an ancestor. Inherited traits are talents that you have naturally inherited by an ancestor.
It is inherited.
inherited
Genetic codes are inherited.
Strength cannot be inherited. :)