Ancestrial

/ænˈsɛs.tri.əl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or derived from ancestors; of or pertaining to ancestral descent or family lineage.

Etymology

From Latin 'antecessor' + the suffix '-ial.' This adjective describes something connected to or characteristic of one's ancestry and family heritage.

Kelly Says

Ancestrial is similar to ancestral but with a slightly more formal or technical feel—it's the kind of word you'd see in legal documents about inheritance!

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