Genealogy Vocabulary

adjective Describing someone who has passed away or is no longer living.

• The deceased left behind a will outlining the distribution of their assets.
• I heard that the deceased's family is holding a memorial service next week.
• Did you hear about the deceased? It's such a sad situation.
• The once vibrant neighborhood now feels like a deceased ghost town.

noun one's family and relations

• It is important to maintain close ties with our kith and kin for a strong support system.
• We're having a family gathering this weekend, so all our kith and kin will be there.
• I can always count on my kith and kin to have my back no matter what.
• In times of trouble, it's comforting to know that our kith and kin will always stand by us.

noun a film bearing a miniature photographic copy of printed or other graphic matter, usually of a document or book, made for a library, archive, or the like

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• The library archives historical documents on microfilm for preservation purposes.
• I found some old newspapers on microfilm at the library.
• Let's check out the microfilm for some vintage gossip!
• The memories of that day are like tiny images on a microfilm strip, preserved in my mind forever.

noun a list or record of people who have died, especially notable people

• The necrology section of the newspaper lists the recent deaths in the community.
• I always skim through the necrology in the paper to see if I recognize any names.
• I don't bother with the necrology section, it's too depressing.
• The necrology of outdated technology includes floppy disks and VHS tapes.

noun a person who held a job or office before the current holder

• The new model boasts several improvements over its predecessor.
• The new phone is way better than the old one.
• This car is lit compared to its predecessor.
• The young artist's work was a departure from the style of his predecessor.

noun a plant stem or trunk

• The stirps of the family can be traced back for generations.
• I heard that the stirps of that company is quite impressive.
• Check out the stirps on that family tree, it's wild!
• The stirps of innovation within the industry is driving progress forward.

noun A male relative by marriage, specifically the father of one's spouse.

adjective Describing the relationship between a person and their spouse's grandfather.

• My grandfather-in-law is a respected elder in our family.
• I get along really well with my grandfather-in-law.
• My grandpa-in-law is pretty cool.
• He is like a guiding light, my grandfather-in-law.

noun a person who is the son of one's spouse from a previous marriage

preposition in-law (indicating a relationship by marriage)

• My stepson-in-law is a successful lawyer who graduated from a prestigious university.
• I get along well with my stepson-in-law, we enjoy watching sports together.
• My stepson-in-law is a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• Having a stepson-in-law is like gaining an extra son, it's a new bond to cherish.

noun the brother of one's grandparent

• My granduncle is hosting a family reunion next month.
• I'm going to visit my granduncle this weekend.
• My granduncle is a cool dude, always telling funny stories.
• In our family, my granduncle is like the wise old owl we all turn to for advice.

noun a person who has died

• The decedent's estate will be distributed according to their will.
• The decedent's family is still grieving their loss.
• I heard the decedent was loaded, wonder who gets their money now.
• The decedent's legacy lives on through their charitable contributions.