family tree

noun

1
2
: a genealogical diagram

Examples of family tree in a Sentence

A framed family tree hung on the wall. his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Amid the fracturing of the family tree that was the result of Harry and Meghan’s choice to step back from royal duties, one member of the family has managed to stay friendly with both sides: Princess Eugenie. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024 The two men were distantly related, parts of different branches of the Tata family tree. Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 10 Oct. 2024 The family trees are based on how similar or dissimilar the different species’ genomes are, and the lengths of the tree branches are dictated by how much genetic change there is from one species to another. Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024 Now, scientists have sharpened the picture by bringing in the fungal family tree as well. Byariana Remmel, science.org, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family tree 

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family tree was in 1763

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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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