lineage
/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/
lin · e · age
ˈlɪn · i · ɪdʒ
English Definition
n. the line of descendants from an ancestor
Significado en Español
linaje, ascendencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dòng dõi, gia tộc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
line(line) + age(age, stage) → lineage, family heritage passed down through generations.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of the word “lineage”?
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A
wealth
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B
ancestry
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C
property
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D
friendship
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B — ancestry.
“lineage” means n. the line of descendants from an ancestor
Common questions about “lineage”
What does “lineage” mean?
lineage — n. the line of descendants from an ancestor. In Chinese: 血统，家系.
How do you pronounce “lineage”?
lineage is pronounced /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lin · e · age.
Is “lineage” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. lineage appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “lineage”?
line(line) + age(age, stage) → lineage, family heritage passed down through generations.
