lineage — direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather proudly claims our family has a lineage dating back to medieval knights, though our only proof is his old sword collection.
- The research revealed that all domestic cats share a common lineage with African wildcats.
- She discovered her lineage included both pirates and priests, explaining her conflicted personality perfectly.
lineage
NOUN[/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/]
direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
The royal family traces its lineage back through twelve generations of kings.
Vintage lineage shows heritage by percentage
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin linea, meaning 'line' or 'thread', the word entered English through French. The term metaphorically represents family descent as a continuous line connecting ancestors to descendants.
Breakdown
linea (line) + -age (state, condition, or relationship), literally denoting the condition or relationship of being in a direct line of descent.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather proudly claims our family has a lineage dating back to medieval knights, though our only proof is his old sword collection.”
“The research revealed that all domestic cats share a common lineage with African wildcats.”
“She discovered her lineage included both pirates and priests, explaining her conflicted personality perfectly.”
“The ancient lineage of the royal family was carefully documented in historical records.”
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