family tree

noun

Synonyms of family treenext
1
: genealogy
2
: a genealogical diagram

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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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Researchers unlocked two major breakthroughs alongside expanding the material family tree. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Beth traces Prisco's Family Market history through her own family tree. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 What sort of research went into this quirky family tree, including the sets of twins? — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 The Mane of Needles is an outer leaf on the family tree of Negronis. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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family tree

noun
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: genealogy sense 1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships
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