Lineage
noun
The series of families that somebody comes from originally.
She's very proud of her noble lineage.
Often appears as...
- trace one's lineage
- noble lineage
noun
The process of tracing back and recording one's ancestors.
Lineage research is a common hobby for many people.
Often appears as...
- lineage research
- trace lineage
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Academic
noun
In biology, it refers to a sequence of species that forms a line of descent.
The entire lineage of homo sapiens can be traced back to a single ancestor.
Often appears as...
- evolutionary lineage
- species lineage
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Academic
noun
The series of families that somebody comes from originally.
She's very proud of her noble lineage.
Often appears as...
- trace one's lineage
- noble lineage
noun
The process of tracing back and recording one's ancestors.
Lineage research is a common hobby for many people.
Often appears as...
- lineage research
- trace lineage
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In biology, it refers to a sequence of species that forms a line of descent.
The entire lineage of homo sapiens can be traced back to a single ancestor.
Often appears as...
- evolutionary lineage
- species lineage
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Family Pride
Used to express pride in one's ancestors or heritage, often in noble or prestigious contexts.
He treasures his family crest as a symbol of his lineage.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Interest
Can indicate a person's interest in their family's historical ties and heritage.
She delved into the library archives to learn more about her lineage.
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ancestorbloodlineclandescentdynastygenealogyheritagepedigree
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The dividing line...
lineage about how style thinking capital D design and I was thinking about this love because design is looking valleys about frankly money the potential for advancement in the economic advancement and so I was thinking how like it's no longer that kind of design it's now dollar sign design and this kind of this
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When will the next mass...
causing thousands of species to die off in a geological instant. We call this a mass extinction event, and although such events may be rare, paleontologists have been able to identify several of them through dramatic changes in the fossil record, where lineages that persisted through several geological layers
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The Taino myth of the...
He was the link between the celestial realm and the earthly realm. Deminan was the first in a long lineage of caracaracols. The world of seas he and his brothers had created when they dropped the gourd became the world of humans, where the caracaracols who followed Deminan maintained the delicate balance
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The history of marriage...
to continue family lineages or appease restless spirits. And some tribes in Sudan maintain similar practices. Despite all these differences, a lot of marriages throughout history did have one thing in common. With crucial matters like property and reproduction at stake, they were way too important
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New Human Ancestor...
comparing their morphology to other early hominids we can see that we would place them right at the base of the lineage that leads to us we never seen a nonhuman that shares so many primitive and yet sometimes advanced characters
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How to build a fictional...
Authors of science fiction and fantasy literally build worlds. They make rules, maps, lineages, languages, cultures, universes, alternate universes within universes, and from those worlds sprout story, after story, after story.
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How Africa can use its...
in school, in the schools I attended. I had identity crises. I looked down on my reality. I looked at my ancestry, I looked at my lineage with disrespect. I had very little patience for what my life had to offer around me.
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
understanding of what the evolutionary prior of that site is, i.e., if it is important for the mammal to function, for its survival, it will be the same in all of those different lineages, species, taxa.
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Human Origins 101 PIPE...
unprecedented rise. The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees.
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Shark Fishing in...
reached maturity so there's no reproduction it's just that's the end of this particular lineage but why is this industry growing so fast
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The dividing line...
lineage about how style thinking capital D design and I was thinking about this love because design is looking valleys about frankly money the potential for advancement in the economic advancement and so I was thinking how like it's no longer that kind of design it's now dollar sign design and this kind of this
Video examples
When will the next mass...
causing thousands of species to die off in a geological instant. We call this a mass extinction event, and although such events may be rare, paleontologists have been able to identify several of them through dramatic changes in the fossil record, where lineages that persisted through several geological layers
Video examples
The Taino myth of the...
He was the link between the celestial realm and the earthly realm. Deminan was the first in a long lineage of caracaracols. The world of seas he and his brothers had created when they dropped the gourd became the world of humans, where the caracaracols who followed Deminan maintained the delicate balance
Video examples
The history of marriage...
to continue family lineages or appease restless spirits. And some tribes in Sudan maintain similar practices. Despite all these differences, a lot of marriages throughout history did have one thing in common. With crucial matters like property and reproduction at stake, they were way too important
Video examples
New Human Ancestor...
comparing their morphology to other early hominids we can see that we would place them right at the base of the lineage that leads to us we never seen a nonhuman that shares so many primitive and yet sometimes advanced characters
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
Authors of science fiction and fantasy literally build worlds. They make rules, maps, lineages, languages, cultures, universes, alternate universes within universes, and from those worlds sprout story, after story, after story.
Video examples
How Africa can use its...
in school, in the schools I attended. I had identity crises. I looked down on my reality. I looked at my ancestry, I looked at my lineage with disrespect. I had very little patience for what my life had to offer around me.
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
understanding of what the evolutionary prior of that site is, i.e., if it is important for the mammal to function, for its survival, it will be the same in all of those different lineages, species, taxa.
Video examples
Human Origins 101 PIPE...
unprecedented rise. The story of humanity's evolution began about seven million years ago when the human lineage broke away from that of chimpanzees.
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Shark Fishing in...
reached maturity so there's no reproduction it's just that's the end of this particular lineage but why is this industry growing so fast
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Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
My family's lineage, we are warriors. The McGregor clan, we are warriors all through. We are famous all through the world for our fighting capabilities of all generations. So I have no doubt that's stood to me and that led me down this path and gave me what I have.
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Michael B. Jordan
American Actor
I want to leave something behind. A blueprint. A work ethic. Something that my great-grandkids and their kids and their kids can see: This is where it started. Lineage. Intergenerational wealth. Things that are here forever. All that.
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David S. Goyer
American Director
There's been a long lineage of a stranger in a strange land, whether it's 'E.T.,' 'Starman,' or other movies about trying to connect with humanity; it struck me that's what a Superman story really is.
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Naga Chaitanya
Indian Actor
Oh, it is a boon to have a lineage like mine. Of course there's additional responsibility, and I have to live up to expectations all the time, but that's fine with me.
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George C. Williams
American Scientist
Most evolving lineages, human or otherwise, when threatened with extinction, don't do anything special to avoid it.
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Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
I understand what's expected of me. I understand the lineage for the running back position of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Ariel Pink
American Musician
I have a strong impulse to protect history and time and the lineage of events.
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Lizz Wright
American Musician
I come from a lineage of ministers.
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Devin Townsend
Canadian Musician
My lineage is partially Irish.
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Princess Michael of Kent
I have great lineage.
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Conor McGregor
Irish Athlete
My family's lineage, we are warriors. The McGregor clan, we are warriors all through. We are famous all through the world for our fighting capabilities of all generations. So I have no doubt that's stood to me and that led me down this path and gave me what I have.
Quote examples
Michael B. Jordan
American Actor
I want to leave something behind. A blueprint. A work ethic. Something that my great-grandkids and their kids and their kids can see: This is where it started. Lineage. Intergenerational wealth. Things that are here forever. All that.
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David S. Goyer
American Director
There's been a long lineage of a stranger in a strange land, whether it's 'E.T.,' 'Starman,' or other movies about trying to connect with humanity; it struck me that's what a Superman story really is.
Quote examples
Naga Chaitanya
Indian Actor
Oh, it is a boon to have a lineage like mine. Of course there's additional responsibility, and I have to live up to expectations all the time, but that's fine with me.
Quote examples
George C. Williams
American Scientist
Most evolving lineages, human or otherwise, when threatened with extinction, don't do anything special to avoid it.
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Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
I understand what's expected of me. I understand the lineage for the running back position of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Ariel Pink
American Musician
I have a strong impulse to protect history and time and the lineage of events.
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Lizz Wright
American Musician
I come from a lineage of ministers.
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Devin Townsend
Canadian Musician
My lineage is partially Irish.
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Princess Michael of Kent
I have great lineage.
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