pedigree

[ˈpɛdɪɡriː]

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!

  • Example

    The dog's pedigree showed that it came from a long line of champions.

  • Example

    She was proud of her pedigree and often talked about her ancestors.

  • Example

    The horse's pedigree traced back to a famous racehorse from the 1800s.

pedigree Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pedigree

Phrases with pedigree

  • a record of descent of an animal that shows it to be purebred

    Example

    The breeder provided a purebred pedigree for the puppy.

  • the recorded ancestry of a royal family

    Example

    The queen's royal pedigree can be traced back several centuries.

  • a genealogical table, chart, list, or record of a person's family history

    Example

    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

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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.'