scion
The word “scion” has 2 syllables: sci-on
It's pronounced as /ˈsaɪ.ən/
What is synonym and antonym for scion?
In the thesaurus, “scion” has 23 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for scion along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scion
- assignee
- beneficiary
- child
- claimant
- coheir
- coheiress
- descendant
- descendent
- devisee
- grantee
- heir
- heir apparent
- heir at law
- heiress
- inheritor
- issue
- legatee
- offspring
- progeny
- representative
- seed
- succeeder
- successor
Meanings of scion
- noun
- A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
- The heir to a throne.
- A guardian.
- A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting; a shoot or twig in a general sense.
Example Sentences
- He is a wealthy scion of a powerful political dynasty.
- The company was passed down to the youngest scion of the founder.
- As a scion of nobility, she was expected to uphold the family name.
- The young scion took a different path and became an artist.
- Many legends tell of a scion born to restore peace to the kingdom.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to scion, such as: assignee, beneficiary, child, claimant, coheir, coheiress, descendant.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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