pedigrees

Meanings

• noun

  The record or lineage of a person, family, or breed of animals, detailing their ancestry with all known relations and their dates

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pedigrees
reeks , weeks , fees , leaks , peaks

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French 'pedigree', from 'ped' (foot) + 'degree' (degree), indicating the tracing of an animal's lineage back to its feet.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A pedigree chart can display up to five generations of ancestors.

2. Pedigrees are essential in animal breeding to maintain desirable traits and avoid inbreeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. genealogy: The study of ancestry and descent, including the lineage of families and the history of their forebears.

2. lineage: The descent of a person, family, or group through an unbroken succession of ancestors.

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Culture

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In literature and art, pedigrees are often used to establish the social status and heritage of characters. In science, they are crucial in genetics and breeding to understand genetic relationships and traits.

How to Memorize "pedigrees"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family tree or a chart displaying the ancestors and descendants of a person or family.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a well-documented and organized family history.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Pedigree' to remember: Parents, Grandparents, Grandparents, Grandparents, Parents.

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