Definition of Agnation

1. Noun. Line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family.

Exact synonyms: Patrilineage
Generic synonyms: Unilateral Descent

Definition of Agnation

1. n. Consanguinity by a line of males only, as distinguished from cognation.

Definition of Agnation

1. the relationship of agnates [n -S]

Medical Definition of Agnation

1. 1. Consanguinity by a line of males only, as distinguished from cognation. Origin: L. Agnatio: cf. F. Agnation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Agnation

agnails
agname
agnamed
agnames
agnate
agnate
agnates
Agnatha
agnathan
agnathia
agnathous
agnatic
agnatic
agnatical
agnation (current term)
agnation (current term)
agnations
agnea
Agnes de Mille
Agnes George de Mille
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
Agni
agnise
agnised
agnises
agnising
agnize
agnized
agnizes
agnizing

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