agnatic
|ag-nat-ic|
C1
/æɡˈnætɪk/
male lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnatic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'natus' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'agnatus' transformed into the English word 'agnate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agnatic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related by birth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the male line.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting kinship with the father or the male line.
The agnatic succession was a common practice in many royal families.
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