pedigree

Meanings

• noun

  The lineage or ancestry of a person, family, or breed of animals, typically recorded in a pedigree chart.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pedigree
degree , ree , gee , reegee

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Homophones

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1. peddle (English) : To sell small items from a pack or cart, usually while traveling.
   

2. pedal (English) : To operate a vehicle or machine using foot pedals.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pedigree that leads to same result
pedigree , pedigreed , pedigrees

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pedigree', from Latin 'pater' meaning 'father' + 'grecia' meaning 'record'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest known pedigree goes back over 1,000 generations.

2. The Guinness World Records holds the record for the largest pedigree chart, with over 1.2 million individuals.

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Related Concepts

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1. genealogy: The study of ancestry and descent, especially among families or peoples.

2. lineage: The descent of a person, family, or breed from an ancestor or ancestors.

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Culture

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In literature, pedigree is often used metaphorically to refer to an individual's background, lineage, or social status. In art, pedigrees are sometimes depicted as visual representations of family lineages or ancestry.

How to Memorize "pedigree"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree or chart, with each person represented by a box and connected by lines to their ancestors and descendants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pedigree' with the idea of a family tree or lineage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Pedigree starts with Pater' (Pater meaning father in Latin).

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