taken after

A form of take after — To resemble (a parent or ancestor) in appearance or habit.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take after
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APA

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MLA

“taken after.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20after. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taken after,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20after.

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