pedigree

• Qualifie une personne, un animal ou une chose ayant une origine, une lignée ou un historique remarquable ou de haute qualité.

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.

   De race pure

   • 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.

   Synonymesbloodedfull-bloodedpurebredthoroughbred

   Antonymesmongrel

• Nom désignant une ascendance ou une lignée enregistrée, en particulier celle d'un animal de race pure, ou plus largement l'origine ou l'histoire d'une personne ou d'une chose.

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.

   Lignée ou ascendance

   • 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.

   Synonymesancestrybloodlinedescentextractionfamily treefiliationgenealogyheritagelinelineageparentagestock

2. Background or historyB2formal

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

   Pedigree (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesancestrybackgrounddescentgenealogyheritagehistorylineageoriginprovenancerecordtrack record