Opposite of a diagram showing the relationship between people in several generations of a family
Opposite of the origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality
“In those days, I never went anywhere without my trusty camera, so I even recorded it for posterity.”
(roots) Opposite of one's family, ethnic, or cultural origins
“The obedience of Abraham was to sacrifice all that he possessed for the vague and distant prospect of future compensation to his posterity.”
(commonly "beginnings") Opposite of one's background or early years
“However, as he abandons his security and determines to live with authenticity as a goal, his future is promising.”
(usually in singular) Opposite of the reason or origin of an event or set of circumstances
“In this paper, we explore the consequence of the country's civil war.”
Opposite of plural for the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived
“The staff carried on as if we didn't really exist, and at the conclusion of our dining, we were snidely asked if we enjoyed our meal.”
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