pedigree Definition
- 1the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
- 2the recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.
- 3a genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.
Using pedigree: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pedigree" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dog's pedigree showed that it came from a long line of champions.
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She was proud of her pedigree and often talked about her ancestors.
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The horse's pedigree traced back to a famous racehorse from the 1800s.
pedigree Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pedigree
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The breeder provided a purebred pedigree for the puppy.
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The queen's royal pedigree can be traced back several centuries.
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The family pedigree showed that they were descended from a famous explorer.
Origins of pedigree
from Old French 'pie de grue', meaning 'crane's foot', because the lines in a genealogical chart resemble the toes of a crane
Summary: pedigree in Brief
The term 'pedigree' [ˈpɛdɪɡriː] refers to a record of descent, especially of animals or upper-class people. It can also refer to a genealogical table or chart. Examples include 'The dog's pedigree showed that it came from a long line of champions,' and 'She was proud of her pedigree and often talked about her ancestors.'
