noun
filiation
Filiation (noun) means the condition of being a child of a specified parent.
noun
1
The condition of being a child of a specified parent.
2
The ancestry or lineage shared by a group having the same bloodline.
3
The determination of paternity.
4
One that is derived from a parent or source; an offshoot.
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Etymology
First attested in c. 1520. From French filiation
Rhymes for filiation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of filiation?
"filiation" (noun) means the condition of being a child of a specified parent.
What are the different meanings of filiation?
"filiation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The condition of being a child of a specified parent; 2. The ancestry or lineage shared by a group having the same bloodline; 3. The determination of paternity.