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LINEAGE

descent in a line from a common progenitor

The meaning of the word lineage is descent in a line from a common progenitor.

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conventionalformed by agreement or compact
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
funerealof or relating to a funeral
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
sustainto give support or relief to
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)