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patrimony

/ˈpætrɪmoʊni/ /ˈpætrɪməni/

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Visual illustration for the word "responsibility" - The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
responsibilitynoun
/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Visual illustration for the word "endowment" - Something with which a person or thing is endowed.
endowmentnoun
/ɛnˈdaʊmənt/

Something with which a person or thing is endowed.

"Her natural endowment for music allowed her to learn new instruments quickly. "

Visual illustration for the word "entirely" - To the full or entire extent.
entirelyadverb
/ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/

To the full or entire extent.

"It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere."

Visual illustration for the word "precious" - Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
preciousnoun
/ˈpɹɛʃəs/

Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.

"My little sister is my precious. "

Visual illustration for the word "formerly" - At some time in the past
formerlyadverb
/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

Visual illustration for the word "inherited" - To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
inheritedverb
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Visual illustration for the word "historic" - A history, a non-fiction account of the past.
historicnoun
/(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/

A history, a non-fiction account of the past.

"The school's historic collection of student artwork showcases decades of creativity. "

Visual illustration for the word "preserve" - A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
preservenoun
/pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/

A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

"My grandmother makes a delicious strawberry preserve for breakfast. "

Visual illustration for the word "centuries" - A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
centuriesnoun
/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Visual illustration for the word "ancestor" - One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
ancestornoun
/ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

"My great-grandmother was a talented musician, and I consider her an ancestor. "

Visual illustration for the word "generations" - The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.
generationsnoun
/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

Visual illustration for the word "cathedral" - Relating to the throne or the see of a bishop.
cathedraladjective
/kəˈθiː.dɹəl/

Relating to the throne or the see of a bishop.

"The cathedral chapter of the school held a special meeting to discuss the new bishop's plans. "