Added 9 October 2026
filiation
/fɪ.liˈe͜ɪ.ʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about filiation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors.
- Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.
Origin
First attested in c. 1520. From French filiation
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