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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
    1. A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
    2. The heir to a throne.
    3. A guardian.
    4. 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.

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