Meaning & Definition of word "Parentage"

Parentage

/ˈpɛrɪntɪdʒ/

1. The identity or origin of one's parents; the state of being related to one's ancestors.
- Example: Her parentage was traced back to a royal lineage.
2. Ancestry or lineage, especially considered from the standpoint of biological descent.
- Example: He was proud of his Italian parentage.
3. The socially recognized relationship between a child and their parents.
- Example: The legal documents confirmed her parentage and guardianship.

Derived from Middle English, from the word 'parent' + '-age', denoting a state or condition.

of noble parentage:

Referring to having noble or distinguished ancestry.

parentage test:

A test to determine the parentage of a child.

unknown parentage:

Lack of knowledge about one's ancestry or parental lineage.

ancestor:

A person from whom one is descended.

descendant:

A person who is descended from a specific ancestor.

heritage:

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

Meaning: unknown origins

Example Sentence: They adopted the child who came from unknown origins.

Meaning: family tree

Example Sentence: I need to fill out my family tree to understand my parentage better.