What does parentage mean?
Parentage means The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth..
Parentage
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth..
Definitions by Sense
- The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.
- The social quality of one's class in society.
- (figurative) Origin; derivation.
Example Sentences
I am a Lord, for so my deedes ſhall prooue, And yet a ſhepheard by my Parentage: […]
English gentlemen, after all, do not discriminate against each other on the grounds of parentage, only of breeding.
My fortunes parentage — good parentage — To equal mine! — was it not thus? What say you?
Mr. Worthington. Second son. We shall find better. He is of dubious parentage.
Synonyms for parentage
Antonyms for parentage
Related Words
Word Forms
- parentages
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for parentage?
Common synonyms include line, stock, descent, pedigree.
What is the opposite of parentage?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use parentage in a sentence?
I am a Lord, for so my deedes ſhall prooue, And yet a ſhepheard by my Parentage: […]
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