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A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
An early version of a machine, system, etc.
One's family or ethnic descent
A father of someone's parent
A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture
A mother of someone's parent
A person who institutes or establishes something
A woman in relation to her child or children
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Noun
▲
A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
forefather
forebear
predecessor
progenitor
primogenitor
antecedent
father
forbear
forebearer
forerunner
grandfather
precursor
tupuna
antecessor
ascendant
elder
fore-elder
foremother
parent
procreator
patriarch
ascendent
grandparent
begetter
relative
stirps
originator
foregoer
mother
materfamilias
matriarch
paterfamilias
sire
family predecessor
source
founder
instigator
prototype
“In principle, all the descendants of a seventh-generation
ancestor
are members of one extended family.”
Noun
▲
An early version of a machine, system, etc.
forerunner
precursor
predecessor
prototype
antecedent
archetype
daddy
foregoer
grandaddy
granddaddy
forebear
progenitor
pioneer
antecessor
forefather
originator
father
parent
trailblazer
foundation
primogenitor
forebearer
author
initiator
original
mock-up
example
type
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pattern
exemplar
model
guide
blueprint
template
design
sample
master
framework
precedent
first
mould
UK
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first model
first example
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ideal
mold
US
criterion
epitome
paragon
classic
essence
quintessence
embodiment
stereotype
specimen
form
instance
illustration
representative
style
idea
beau ideal
mirror
exemplification
format
eidolon
authority
outline
source
shape
avatar
copy
lead
perfect example
gage
US
yardstick
apotheosis
frame
textbook example
benchmark
definitive example
gauge
UK
typical example
previous model
original version
prior version
initial model
original model
legacy model
earlier model
previous version
prior model
past version
earlier version
legacy version
past model
initial version
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creation
coinage
novelty
invention
ensample
matrix
plan
version
archetypal
setup
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pilot
icon
torchbearer
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acme
case
byword
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masterpiece
arrangement
configuration
line
nonesuch
masterwork
prime example
cast
brand
cut
stamp
fashion
kind
make
figure
perfect specimen
classic exemplar
formation
organization
US
description
construction
build
magnum opus
outstanding example
landmark
great work
replica
organisation
UK
dummy
established work
likeness
facsimile
tour de force
chef-d'oeuvre
piece de resistance
fake
stroke of genius
old time favorite
all-time favorite
simulation
beta version
test case
more ❯
“This solution is the
ancestor
of many versions of platonism in mathematics.”
Noun
▲
One's family or ethnic descent
ancestry
lineage
descent
line
stock
extraction
pedigree
parentage
family
blood
genealogy
birth
origin
bloodline
race
strain
heritage
breeding
derivation
house
roots
dynasty
stirps
breed
kindred
forebears
ancestors
filiation
heredity
forefathers
progenitors
antecedents
progenitor
forebear
forefather
foregoer
forerunner
precursor
primogenitor
antecedent
antecessor
foremother
source
family tree
origins
paternity
seed
background
line of descent
clan
tribe
folk
people
succession
descendants
kin
progeny
history
kinfolks
kinfolk
kinsfolk
stemma
beginnings
folks
community
ethnicity
relationship
relations
inheritance
culture
group
relatives
issue
kind
genetics
species
ancestral line
ethnic group
family history
offspring
menage
blood line
population
type
nation
society
color
US
colour
UK
cultural group
ascendancy
birthplace
upbringing
rearing
subspecies
siblings
children
system
genre
in-laws
household
generations
brood
network
subdivision
class
kinship
heritance
legacy
maternity
consanguinity
predecessors
past
foremothers
whakapapa
generation
progeniture
family line
antecessors
record
family background
phratry
sept
variety
nurture
raising
development
training
heirs and assigns
ménage
kith and kin
tree
genealogical chart
ancestral tree
genealogical tree
tradition
cultivation
reproduction
beginning
early years
racial type
ethnic origin
country
identity
congenital traits
genetic make-up
confederation
genes
eugenics
genesiology
constitution
ethnos
naturalisation
UK
allegiance
nationality
political home
body politic
affiliation
native land
enfranchisement
ethnic minority
naturalization
US
civilization
US
populace
citizenry
congenital characteristics
life
lifestyle
civilisation
UK
environment
inborn character
way of life
state
region
land
realm
empire
style of living
way of living
more ❯
Noun
▲
A father of someone's parent
granddaddy
gramps
grandpa
grandfather
grandad
grandaddy
grandpop
elder
granddad
grandpappy
grandsire
pops
forefather
highfather
grand daddy
paternal forebear
nonno
abuelo
patriarch
pap
Noun
▲
A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture
rootstock
wellspring
agent
ancestry
antecedent
author
base
beginning
causality
causation
connection
creator
derivation
determinant
egg
element
embryo
fount
fountain
fountainhead
generator
germ
impulse
inception
inducement
influence
inspiration
mainspring
mother
motive
nucleus
occasion
parent
parentage
principle
producer
progenitor
provenance
root
roots
seed
source
spring
stock
well
provenience
horse's mouth
origin
cause
basis
fons et origo
genesis
motivation
reason
birth
cradle
font
seedbed
start
starting point
origins
reasons
seeds
leader
initiator
wellhead
architect
builder
maker
father
originator
administrator
foundation
creation
launch
dawning
emergence
outset
inauguration
origination
commencement
birthplace
conception
dawn
beginnings
onset
seat
etymology
head
initiation
nativity
outbreak
embarkation
radix
entrance
entry
ingress
opener
alpha
introduction
forging
rise
git go
blast off
square one
early stage
early stages
day one
well head
incentive
impetus
instigation
purpose
incitation
stimulation
incitement
chief reason
motivating force
chief motive
driving force
impelling cause
prime mover
end
stimulator
motive force
more ❯
Noun
▲
A mother of someone's parent
grandmother
gran
grandma
granny
nan
abuela
babushka
bubbie
gramma
grandmom
nana
nonna
ouma
baba
dowager
eldermother
eldmother
gammy
gramme
UK
gram
US
grammy
grandam
grandmum
mamaw
matriarch
meemaw
memaw
mimi
nanna
nanny
beldame
maternal forebear
nonny
nin
Noun
▲
A person who institutes or establishes something
sire
begetter
creator
author
establisher
father
founder
generator
inaugurator
initiator
instituter
institutor
originator
founding father
forefather
lord
parent
procreator
inventor
architect
maker
designer
deviser
producer
instigator
prime mover
framer
engineer
mastermind
developer
planner
mother
pioneer
contriver
composer
writer
innovator
spur
fabricator
brain
mover
motivator
agent
introducer
cause
discoverer
doer
formulator
neoteric
builder
constructor
organizer
US
patriarch
forebearer
beginner
organiser
UK
patron
trailblazer
manufacturer
leader
torchbearer
facilitator
shaper
groundbreaker
artificer
experimenter
trendsetter
pathfinder
pacemaker
artist
catalyst
erector
torch-bearer
front runner
leading light
first mover
guiding light
number one
O.G.
original gangsta
schemer
opener
grandfather
brains
fashioner
coiner
executor
boffin
scientist
director
manager
wright
bellwether
pacesetter
pacer
starter
early adopter
driver
instrument
first
engine
helper
contractor
mason
craftsperson
artisan
assembler
original
expediter
archetypal
initial
scout
entrepreneur
explorer
enabler
earliest
mediator
guide
numero uno
implementer
avant-gardist
driving force
more ❯
Noun
▲
A woman in relation to her child or children
mother
ma
mater
mom
US
mammy
mama
mommy
mum
UK
mummy
mam
mamma
materfamilias
female parent
matriarch
stepmother
dam
mumsy
adoptive mother
amma
Mata
old lady
progenitress
progenitrix
surrogate mother
biological mother
birth mother
mammie
momma
parent
procreator
progenitor
forebearer
predecessor
child-bearer
foster mother
old dear
old woman
childbearer
grandmother
matron
foster-mother
one's old woman
one's old lady
granny
baby-maker
old maid
old dame
maw
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