Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
line-of-descent
noun
/ˈlaɪn əv dɪˈsɛnt/
Definition
A sequence of ancestors or descendants in a family or lineage.
Examples
- The line-of-descent showed that she was a descendant of a famous historical figure.
- Researchers traced the line-of-descent of the species back to its origins.
Meaning
Line-of-descent refers to the family tree or ancestry of an individual, showing how one generation is related to the next.
Synonyms
- Lineage
- Ancestry
- Genealogy
- Heritage
