lineage

noun
UK: /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/

  1. The descendants of one individual; ancestry or pedigree.

    1. The dog's lineage can be traced back five generations.
    2. The noble family was proud of its ancient lineage dating back to the Norman conquest.

  2. A sequence of species or organisms considered to have evolved from a common ancestor.

    1. Scientists are studying the lineage of modern birds.
    2. The evolutionary lineage of whales is a fascinating area of research for marine biologists.

  3. The origin or background of something.

    1. This design has a direct lineage to classic styles.
    2. The artistic lineage of the painting can be traced to the Italian Renaissance masters.

Synonyms

pedigree extraction heritage origin descent stock family bloodline ancestry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lineage" in English means: The descendants of one individual; ancestry or pedigree., A sequence of species or organisms considered to have evolved from a common ancestor., The origin or background of something..

The phonetic transcription of "lineage" is /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lineage": pedigree, extraction, heritage, origin, descent, stock, family, bloodline, ancestry.

Example usage of "lineage": "The dog's lineage can be traced back five generations.". More examples on the page.