genealogy
0 antonyms and opposites of genealogy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
How to use genealogy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek geneā ("descent, generation") plus -logia ("study of"), via Old French and Latin.
Full origin of genealogy →Frequently asked questions
What does “genealogy” mean?
The word “genealogy” means a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors. In plain terms, tracing where a family comes from, generation by generation.
How do you pronounce “genealogy”?
“Genealogy” is pronounced jee-nee-A-luhd-zhee (/ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “genealogy” in a sentence?
Here is “genealogy” used in a sentence: “She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s.”
What is another word for “genealogy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “genealogy” include pedigree.
What part of speech is “genealogy”?
“Genealogy” is a noun.
Where does the word “genealogy” come from?
The word “genealogy” comes from Latin. From Greek geneā ("descent, generation") plus -logia ("study of"), via Old French and Latin.
Is “genealogy” a common word?
“Genealogy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “genealogy” have?
“Genealogy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.