Genealogically: meaning, definitions and examples
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genealogically
[ ˌdʒiːnɪˈælədʒɪkli ]
family history
Genealogically refers to matters related to genealogy, which is the study of family ancestries and histories. It describes relationships and lineage in a biological or historical context.
Synonyms
ancestrally, familially, lineally.
Examples of usage
- She traced her family tree genealogically.
- The records were analyzed genealogically.
- They discovered genealogically significant connections.
- The research was conducted genealogically.
Translations
Translations of the word "genealogically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 genealogicamente
🇮🇳 वंशावली के अनुसार
🇩🇪 genealogisch
🇮🇩 secara genealogis
🇺🇦 генеалогічно
🇵🇱 genealogicznie
🇯🇵 系譜的に
🇫🇷 généalogiquement
🇪🇸 genealógicamente
🇹🇷 soydan gelen olarak
🇰🇷 계보적으로
🇸🇦 نسلياً
🇨🇿 genealogicky
🇸🇰 genealogicky
🇨🇳 系谱上
🇸🇮 genealoško
🇮🇸 ættfræðilega
🇰🇿 генеалогиялық
🇬🇪 გენეალოგიურად
🇦🇿 nəsilcə
🇲🇽 genealógicamente
Etymology
The term 'genealogically' derives from the word 'genealogy', which originates from the Greek words 'genes' meaning 'birth' or 'descent' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. The concept of tracing family lineage dates back to ancient civilizations where documenting heritage was important for social and legal purposes. 'Genealogy' as a formal discipline emerged during the Renaissance, gaining popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. The addition of the suffix '-ally' allows the adjective 'genealogical' to be transformed into an adverb, indicating the manner in which genealogical inquiries or discussions are conducted. Today, genealogical research continues to thrive, especially with the advent of DNA testing, enabling individuals to explore their ancestry more deeply.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,806, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.