filiation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
First attested in c. 1520. From French filiation
Meanings
- (uncountable) The condition of being a child of a specified parent.
- (countable) The ancestry or lineage shared by a group having the same bloodline.
- (countable) The determination of paternity.
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(countable) One that is derived from a parent or source; an offshoot.
The filiations are from a common stock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| filiations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |