parentage

noun

ˈper-ən-tij How to pronounce parentage (audio)
Definition of parentagenext
as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended the new teacher was of English parentage

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Recent Examples of parentage The court order says that Texas law governs the child's parentage, the child's protection, and medical decision-making for the child. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The fact that the series ends with Natalie’s parentage still unresolved feels like a real conversation-starter. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 31 July 2026 In its place, the Reconstruction Congress adopted the broad view of citizenship based on the place of birth, not parentage, that had been part of English law for centuries. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The pair also urged the clinic to disclose any discrepancies in parentage. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parentage
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  1. ancestry
  2. lineage
  3. origin
  4. pedigree
  5. breeding
Noun
  • Despite Africa’s central place in human origins and its extraordinary genetic diversity, people of African ancestry remain underrepresented in the genomic datasets used to understand disease, estimate health risks, and develop treatments.
    — Segun Fatumo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Defense attorney Phil Barber said the findings could rule out certain individuals as contributors and may provide ancestry information, although the test cannot differentiate between men who share the same paternal ancestors.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ancestry
Noun
  • Some ancestral lineages diverged roughly 21,000 years ago, according to the review.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Say Now joins an extensive lineage of British girl groups — from Spice Girls, Sugababes, and Girls Aloud to Little Mix and their more contemporary peers Flo.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of lineage
Noun
  • For anyone who spends a lot of time online, the series’s AI origins are hard to miss.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gerwig explained that the classic-rock warhorse matches her vision of the film, which adapts Lewis’ origin story for Narnia.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of origin
Noun
  • This example comes with provenance to match its racing pedigree, including a letter from Elford confirming his ownership.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The new acquisitions come with strong awards and festival pedigree.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pedigree
Noun
  • That’s why the researchers say the tool could be useful for rescuing endangered species with a few individuals left—scientists could create fertile breeding pairs using just one male donor.
    — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, were people intentionally picking the most desirable plants for breeding?
    — Ornob Alam, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of breeding

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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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