genealogical

/,dʤi:njə'lɔdʤikəl/

Thân thiện

Genealogical research often involves studying old family photographs.

Definition

Adjective 1. Relating to genealogy: Of or pertaining to the study or tracing of lines of descent, family history, and pedigrees. 2. Concerned with lineage: Involving the investigation or documentation of ancestry and familial relationships.

Usage

The adjective "genealogical" is used to describe anything connected to the study of family history. * It typically modifies nouns such as research, records, tree, chart, study, society, or information. * It describes the nature or purpose of an object, document, or activity.

Examples

• She spent years conducting genealogical research to trace her family back to the 18th century.
• The library has an extensive collection of genealogical records, including census data and birth certificates.
• He drew a detailed genealogical tree showing all his ancestors for the last five generations.
• Many people join genealogical societies to connect with others researching similar family lines.

Advanced Usage

• Genealogical method: A systematic approach used in anthropology and history to record kinship relationships and descent within a group.
  • The anthropologist employed the genealogical method to understand the clan structure.
• In academic contexts, it can describe a mode of analysis that traces the origin and development of ideas, concepts, or practices.
  • The philosopher presented a genealogical critique of modern moral concepts.

Variants and Related Words

• Genealogy (noun): The study and tracing of lines of descent; a person's line of descent.
  • He is an expert in Scottish genealogy.
• Genealogist (noun): A person who studies or traces family pedigrees.
  • The genealogist helped her find her biological grandparents.

Synonyms

• Ancestral: Of or belonging to inherited or family predecessors.
• Lineal: Relating to or in a direct line of descent.
• Pedigree: (When used as an attributive noun) The recorded ancestry of a person or animal.

Antonyms

• Unrelated: Not connected by blood or family.
• Disconnected: Having no logical or causal connection, including familial.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Genealogical tree / Family tree: A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
  • Filling out her family tree was a fascinating genealogical project.
• Genealogical chart: A structured representation, often a diagram or table, of familial relationships.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to genealogy
   • genealogical records

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