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pedigree chart

[ ˈpɛdɪˌɡri ˈtʃɑrt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

genealogy

A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the genetic relationships between individuals in a family. It is commonly used in genealogy to track family history and inheritance patterns.

Synonyms

family tree, genealogical chart.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pedigree chart	Used primarily in the context of breeding animals, especially when showing the lineage and heritage of purebred animals. It demonstrates the genetic lines and ancestors of an animal. The breeder showed us the puppy's pedigree chart to ensure us of its pure lineage. Scientists use pedigree charts to study hereditary disorders in animals.
family tree	Commonly used in everyday conversation to depict the ancestry and relationships within a human family, often spanning multiple generations. We created a family tree to trace our ancestors back to the 1800s. Grandma showed me our family tree that she had been working on for years.
genealogical chart	Used more formally or academically to describe a visual representation of someone's ancestry, detailing familial relationships over generations, often used in professional genealogical research. The historian presented a genealogical chart of the royal family during his lecture. Genealogical charts can help people understand their heritage and ancestry.

Word

Description / Examples

pedigree chart

Used primarily in the context of breeding animals, especially when showing the lineage and heritage of purebred animals. It demonstrates the genetic lines and ancestors of an animal.

The breeder showed us the puppy's pedigree chart to ensure us of its pure lineage.
Scientists use pedigree charts to study hereditary disorders in animals.

family tree

Commonly used in everyday conversation to depict the ancestry and relationships within a human family, often spanning multiple generations.

We created a family tree to trace our ancestors back to the 1800s.
Grandma showed me our family tree that she had been working on for years.

genealogical chart

Used more formally or academically to describe a visual representation of someone's ancestry, detailing familial relationships over generations, often used in professional genealogical research.

The historian presented a genealogical chart of the royal family during his lecture.
Genealogical charts can help people understand their heritage and ancestry.

Examples of usage

A detailed pedigree chart can help identify inherited traits and genetic disorders within a family.
The pedigree chart traced back several generations to show the lineage of the royal family.
Genetic counselors often use pedigree charts to assess the risk of inherited diseases in a family.
Researchers use pedigree charts to study the inheritance of specific traits across generations.
Creating a pedigree chart requires accurate information about each individual's relationships and health history.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedigree chart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gráfico de pedigree

🇮🇳 वंशावली चार्ट

🇩🇪 Stammbaumdiagramm

🇮🇩 diagram silsilah

🇺🇦 генеалогічна діаграма

🇵🇱 wykres pokrewieństwa

🇯🇵 系図チャート

🇫🇷 diagramme de pedigree

🇪🇸 gráfico de pedigrí

🇹🇷 soy ağacı diyagramı

🇰🇷 족보 차트

🇸🇦 مخطط النسب

🇨🇿 rodokmen

🇸🇰 rodokmeň

🇨🇳 家谱图

🇸🇮 rodovnik

🇮🇸 ættartafla

🇰🇿 туынды диаграмма

🇬🇪 ქართველთა ხე

🇦🇿 nəsil şeması

🇲🇽 gráfico de pedigrí

Etymology

The term 'pedigree' originated from the Middle English word 'pedigree', which in turn came from the Old French 'pé de grue', meaning crane's foot. The association with a crane's foot likely comes from the branching lines in a pedigree chart resembling the shape of a crane's foot. Pedigree charts have been used for centuries to document family lineage and inheritance. They play a crucial role in genetics, genealogy, and medical research.