pedigree Synonyms
Another word for pedigree
• noun (Context 1)
An official record of the purebred ancestors of a domesticated animal, or the state of being purebred.
"Before entering the dog show, the owner had to submit the spaniel's official bloodline to the kennel club."
• noun (Context 2)
The recorded ancestral line of a person or family, or a genealogical chart showing such descent.
"The historian traced the noble family's ancestry back to the fourteenth century."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Of an animal) having a recorded line of purebred ancestry.
"The farmer invested in a herd of purebred cattle to improve the quality of his dairy production."
• noun (Context 4)
The history, background, or proven record of achievement of a person, institution, or thing, especially when regarded as conferring distinction.
"With an impressive academic background from leading research universities, she was the top candidate for the directorship."
Opposites of pedigree
The opposite of pedigree shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: