agnation
|ag-na-tion|
C2
/æɡˈneɪʃən/
male lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnatio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'natus' meant 'born'.
Historical Evolution
'agnatio' transformed into the Old French word 'agnation', and eventually became the modern English word 'agnation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relationship through the male line', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the relationship or kinship through the male line, as opposed to cognation, which is through the female line.
In many traditional societies, agnation determined inheritance rights.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 18:06