agnatic Definition
relating to or tracing descent through male ancestors.
Using agnatic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agnatic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In some cultures, inheritance is passed down through agnatic lines only.
Example
The royal family's succession is determined by agnatic primogeniture.
Origins of agnatic
from Latin 'agnatus', meaning 'born of the same father'
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Summary: agnatic in Brief
'Agnatic' [ag-nat-ik] is an adjective that describes something related to or tracing descent through male ancestors. It is often used in discussions of inheritance and succession, as in 'In some cultures, inheritance is passed down through agnatic lines only.'
