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Parentage Definition & Meaning

parentage
noun
  1. the state of being a parent; "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man"
  2. the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
  3. the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"

"Parentage" in song lyrics

See how parentage is used in real songs:

  • "patrick kennedy parentage"
    AOL — AOL
  • "affidavit of parentage"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oneaffidavit of parentage"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "parentage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does parentage mean?
the state of being a parent; "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man" the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
What part of speech is parentage?
Parentage is a noun.
How many definitions does parentage have?
Parentage has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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