pedigree

• Beschreibt eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Sache mit herausragender oder hochwertiger Herkunft, Abstammung oder Geschichte.

Describes a person, animal, or thing that has a distinguished or high-quality lineage, origin, or background.

1. Purebred or of documented ancestryB2formal

   Describes an animal, especially a dog or cat, that has a recorded lineage proving it belongs to a recognized breed.

   Rassehund

   • They bought a pedigree Labrador retriever from a reputable breeder.
   • The cat show only accepts pedigree cats with official papers.
   • A pedigree dog often comes with a higher price tag.

   Synonymebloodedfull-bloodedpurebredthoroughbred

   Antonymemongrel

• Substantiv, das die aufgezeichnete Abstammung, Herkunft oder Ahnenlinie eines Tieres bezeichnet, besonders eines reinrassigen, oder im weiteren Sinne die Herkunft oder Geschichte einer Person oder Sache.

A noun referring to the recorded ancestry, lineage, or line of descent of an animal, especially a purebred, or by extension, the background or history of a person or thing.

1. Lineage or ancestryB2formal

   The recorded ancestry or line of descent of a person, animal, or family, especially of a purebred animal.

   Abstammung

   • The dog's pedigree shows it comes from a long line of champions.
   • She traced her family's pedigree back to the 18th century.
   • A purebred cat with a verified pedigree is very valuable.

   Synonymeancestrybloodlinedescentextractionfamily treefiliationgenealogyheritagelinelineageparentagestock

2. Background or historyB2formal

   The background, history, or proven record of something or someone, often indicating quality or origin.

   Herkunft

   • This university has a strong academic pedigree.
   • The company's pedigree in innovation is well known.
   • His pedigree as a musician includes training at a prestigious conservatory.

   Synonymeancestrybackgrounddescentgenealogyheritagehistorylineageoriginprovenancerecordtrack record