ANCESTOR

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

ANCESTOR Ancestor: a person from whom one is descended, typically more remote in the family line. Derived forms: Ancestors (plural): people from whom one is descended, typically more remote in the family line. Ancestry (noun): the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended. Ancestral (adjective): relating to or inherited from ancestors. Ancestrally (adverb): in a manner relating to or inherited from ancestors.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 8 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: ANCESTOR

Length: 8 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word ANCESTOR can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.