Synonyms for
Pedigree
Definition
Pedigree is the record of the ancestry of an animal, showing its purebred line of descent.
Synonyms & similar words
ancestry
origin
line
stock
lineofdescent
blood
pureblooded
stemma
parentage
lineage
descent
bloodline
pedigreed
pureblood
thoroughbred
lineage
ancestry
genealogy
descent
bloodline
parentage
birth
origin
heritage
background
race
stock
strain
pedigreed
purebred
thoroughbred
highbred
aristocratic
noble
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- purebred pedigree
- dog pedigree
- cat pedigree
- horse pedigree
- family pedigree
- pedigree chart
- pedigree papers
- check the pedigree
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used for animals, especially dogs and horses, to denote purebred status. Can be used metaphorically for people or things to imply high social standing or quality.
Example sentences
- The horse's pedigree showed that it came from a long line of champions.
- The cat's pedigree was impressive, with many grand champions in its lineage.
- The breeder only sells dogs with a pedigree.
- The pedigree of the goat showed that it had purebred Boer ancestry.
- The zookeeper checked the pedigree of the lion before breeding it with another lion.
Quotes
A pedigree is but a roll of parchment. The achievements of your ancestors may serve to inspire you, but what you achieve is entirely up to you.
A pedigree is nothing but a piece of paper. It tells you what the animal should be, not what it is.
Pedigree indicates what the animal should be, not what he is.