noun๐ShareA chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding."The dog's pedigree shows that it comes from a line of champion show dogs. "familyhistoryroyalbiologyraceanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA person's ancestral history; ancestry, lineage."My grandfather's pedigree included many successful doctors and lawyers. "familyhistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGood breeding or ancestry."The champion show dog's impressive pedigree could be traced back through generations of prize-winning animals. "familyhistoryraceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe history or provenance of an idea, custom etc."The pedigree of the school's new dress code policy dates back to a 2019 survey of student opinions. "historyfamilytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe ancestry of a domesticated animal, especially a dog or horse."The dog's pedigree shows it's a purebred German Shepherd. "animalbiologyfamilyhistoryagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo determine the pedigree of (an animal)."The breeder will pedigree the puppies to ensure their lineage is accurately documented. "animalbiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving a pedigree."The dog has a pedigree; its ancestors were champion show dogs. "familyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐SharePurebred."The dog show only accepts pedigree dogs with documented ancestry. "animalfamilyqualityraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
