Meaning & Definition of Parentage in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The state of being descended from a particular parent or ancestors.

  Example Sentence: Her parentage revealed a rich history of cultural heritage.

• Definition: The origin or background of one's family.

  Example Sentence: His parentage could be traced back to royal lineage.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: parentesco

• French: parenté

• German: Elternschaft

• Russian: родословная

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of parentage

• 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.