Meaning of 'lineage'

noun

inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

Synonyms: derivation

noun

the descendants of one individual

Example: "The ruler's entire lineage has been warriors."

Synonyms: descent

noun

a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted

Example: "My lineage was 50 cents per line written."

Synonyms: linage

noun

the number of lines in a piece of printed material

Example: "The book's lineage came to over 1 thousand lines."

Synonyms: linage

noun

the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

Example: "I can trace my lineage to the 1300s."

Synonyms: descent