lineage (Meaning)

Wordnet

lineage (n)

the descendants of one individual

the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

the number of lines in a piece of printed material

a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted

inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

Webster

lineage (n.)

Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; race; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.

lineage Sentence Examples

  1. The royal lineage traced its origins back to ancient Egypt.
  2. The lineage of the noble family could be verified through centuries-old documents.
  3. The researchers studied the genetic lineage of the endangered species to determine its conservation status.
  4. The author's lineage inspired her to write a novel about her family's history.
  5. The ancient tree bore witness to the lineage of countless generations.
  6. The lineage of the stolen artwork led investigators to a secretive art collector.
  7. Tracing the lineage of the disease helped scientists develop new treatments.
  8. The family's lineage included both renowned artists and celebrated scientists.
  9. The lineage of the heirloom piece of jewelry connected the present to the past.
  10. The lineage of the religious text was carefully preserved, ensuring its authenticity.

FAQs About the word lineage

the descendants of one individual, the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors, the number of lines in a piece of printed materi

pedigree,ancestry, origin, breeding, genealogy, stock, birth, parentage,family, strain

seed, issue,progeny, seed, issue, posterity, progeny, offspring, offspring, posterity

The royal lineage traced its origins back to ancient Egypt.

The lineage of the noble family could be verified through centuries-old documents.

The researchers studied the genetic lineage of the endangered species to determine its conservation status.

The author's lineage inspired her to write a novel about her family's history.