parentage — the identity and origins of one's parents; ancestry or family background
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the identity and origins of one's parents; ancestry or family background
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperəntɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- Despite his humble parentage, he became a successful entrepreneur.
- The detective investigated the suspect's parentage to solve the inheritance case.
- She discovered her royal parentage when she found old documents in the attic.
parentage
NOUN[/ˈperəntɪdʒ/]
the identity and origins of one's parents; ancestry or family background
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French parentage, formed from parent (parent) combined with the suffix -age (state, condition). It originally denoted the state or condition of being descended from parents, particularly referring to one's lineage or family descent.
Breakdown
parent (parent, from Latin parens) + -age (state, condition, from Latin -aticum). The suffix -age transforms the noun into an abstract noun indicating a condition or status.
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📝Examples
“Despite his humble parentage, he became a successful entrepreneur.”
“The detective investigated the suspect's parentage to solve the inheritance case.”
“She discovered her royal parentage when she found old documents in the attic.”
“My cat acts like it has royal parentage, demanding only the finest food.”
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