genealogy
/ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/noun
High School
1
The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
2
A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
3
The study, and formal recording of such descents.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing