genealogical

adjective

gene·​a·​log·​i·​cal ¦jēnēə¦läjə̇kəl How to pronounce genealogical (audio)
äjēk- also ¦jen-
variants or less commonly genealogic
-äjik
-äjēk
: of or relating to genealogy
genealogically
-jə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce genealogical (audio)
-jēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Middle French genealogique, from genealogie + -ique -ical, -ic

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“Genealogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogical. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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