Filiation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Filiation is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being a child of a specified parent.
Meaning
(uncountable) The condition of being a child of a specified parent.
More Meanings
- (countable) The ancestry or lineage shared by a group having the same bloodline.
- (countable, law) The determination of paternity.
- (countable, law) One that is derived from a parent or source; an offshoot.
Example Sentences
The filiations are from a common stock.
Word Forms
- filiations
Synonyms for filiation
Depending on context, synonyms include descent, lineage, ancestry, derivation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lineage, ancestry, descent, derivation, progeny, parenthood.
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