ancestral
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Adj — Belonging to, inherited from, or associated with one's ancestors.
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How to use ancestral
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman ancestrel, built on ancestre ("ancestor") plus the adjective ending -al.
Full origin of ancestral →Frequently asked questions
What does “ancestral” mean?
The word “ancestral” means belonging to, inherited from, or associated with one's ancestors. In plain terms, describes anything passed down from, or connected to, earlier generations of a family.
How do you pronounce “ancestral”?
“Ancestral” is pronounced an-SEHS-tuhr-uhl (/ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ancestral” in a sentence?
Here is “ancestral” used in a sentence: “The family returned to their ancestral home in Sicily.”
What part of speech is “ancestral”?
“Ancestral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ancestral” come from?
The word “ancestral” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman ancestrel, built on ancestre ("ancestor") plus the adjective ending -al.
Is “ancestral” a common word?
“Ancestral” is an uncommon word in modern English.