Genealogic

/ˌdʒiːniːəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to genealogy; tracing or recording family descent and ancestry; of or pertaining to family trees.

Etymology

From Late Latin 'genealogicus,' derived from Greek 'genealogia' (genealogy). This form is older and less common than the -ical variant, preserved mainly in specialized academic writing.

Kelly Says

English has both 'genealogic' and 'genealogical,' and this shows a pattern where -ic forms are older (from Latin directly) while -ical forms are newer English formations.

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