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patrimonial

pat·ri·mo·ny
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pa-truh-moh-nee]
    • /ˈpæ trəˌmoʊ ni/
    • /pætrɪˈməʊnjəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pa-truh-moh-nee]
    • /ˈpæ trəˌmoʊ ni/

Definitions of patrimonial word

  • noun plural patrimonial an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors. 1
  • noun plural patrimonial any quality, characteristic, etc., that is inherited; heritage. 1
  • noun plural patrimonial the aggregate of one's property. 1
  • noun plural patrimonial the estate or endowment of a church, religious house, etc. 1

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Origin of patrimonial

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English patrimonie < Middle French < Latin patrimōnium. See patri-, -mony

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Parts of speech for Patrimonial

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

patrimonial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for patrimonial

adj patrimonial

  • digenetic — alternation of generations.
  • genealogical — a record or account of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, group, etc.
  • genetic — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
  • hereditary — passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes: Blue eyes are hereditary in our family. Compare congenital.
  • heritable — capable of being inherited; inheritable; hereditary.

adjective patrimonial

  • abiogenetic — (biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.
  • eugenic — Of or relating to eugenics.
  • xenogenetic — Being of foreign origin; having originated elsewhere.

Top questions with patrimonial

  • what is a patrimonial state?

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