Lineage

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/

Definitions of lineage

noun Lineage refers to a sequence of ancestors or descendants in a family or genealogy.

Example Sentences

A1 I am proud of my family lineage.

A2 She comes from a long line of artists, so creativity runs in her lineage.

B1 The royal lineage can be traced back for centuries.

B2 His lineage can be traced back to a famous historical figure.

C1 The researcher studied the lineage of the royal family in great detail.

C2 The lineage of the noble family was well-documented in the historical records.

Examples of lineage in a Sentence

formal The royal family's lineage can be traced back for centuries.

informal I heard that Sarah's lineage includes some famous historical figures.

slang My lineage is full of badass warriors and strong women.

figurative The lineage of ideas in this field can be traced back to ancient philosophers.

Grammatical Forms of lineage

• plural: lineages
• comparative: more lineage
• superlative: most lineage
• present tense: lineage
• future tense: will lineage
• perfect tense: have lineaged
• continuous tense: is lineaging
• singular: lineage
• positive degree: lineage
• infinitive: to lineage
• gerund: lineaging
• participle: lineaged

Origin and Evolution of lineage

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lineage' originated from the Old French word 'ligneage' which is derived from the Latin word 'linea' meaning 'line'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a line of descent or family ancestry, the term 'lineage' has evolved to also encompass the concept of direct descent from an ancestor or a sequence of ancestors.