pedigreed

/'pedigri:d/

Thân thiện

The dog show judge examines the pedigreed poodle's official papers.

Definition

Adjective 1. Having a recorded lineage of purebred ancestry: Used primarily to describe animals, especially domesticated ones like dogs, cats, or horses, whose ancestry is documented and certified, proving they are of a pure breed without mixed lineage.

Usage

• The adjective "pedigreed" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
• It is a formal term most commonly associated with the breeding and showing of animals.
• It implies documented proof of ancestry, not just an assumption of purity.

Examples

• Attributive use:
  • She bought a pedigreed poodle from a reputable breeder.
  • The farm specializes in raising pedigreed cattle.
• Predicative use:
  • Their new puppy is pedigreed and came with official papers.
  • All animals in the show must be pedigreed.

Advanced Usage

• "Pedigreed" vs. "Purebred": While often used interchangeably, "pedigreed" specifically emphasizes the existence of a documented pedigree (a family tree). An animal can be purebred without having its lineage formally recorded, but a "pedigreed" animal is always purebred documented.
• Figurative/Extended Use: In non-literal contexts, it can describe objects or concepts considered to be of the highest, most authentic, or most elite lineage.
  • He collects pedigreed vintage wines. (Meaning wines of verified, superior origin and vintage.)
  • The manuscript is a pedigreed document, with a provenance tracing back to the 16th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Pedigree (noun): The recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or animal; a family tree.
  • The dog's pedigree shows several champion ancestors.
• Purebred (adjective): Of an animal, belonging to a recognized breed with ancestors of the same breed. (Does not necessarily imply documented proof).
• Thoroughbred (adjective/noun): Specifically refers to a breed of racehorse or a purebred animal, especially a horse. Often capitalized when referring to the breed.

Synonyms

• Purebred
• Full-blooded
• Thoroughbred (specific to horses)
• Registered (when referring to the act of recording the pedigree with a kennel or breed club)

Antonyms

• Mixed-breed
• Mongrel
• Crossbred
• Mutt (informal, for dogs)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pedigree
• pureblood
• pureblooded
• thoroughbred