The opposite of an ancestor would be a descendant.
(Your ancestors are your progenitors, while your offspring and their offspring are your descendants.)
The opposite of an ancestor may also be known as a successor. However, this is the direct opposite of predecessor.
The opposite would be descendent. A synonym might be forefather.
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The opposite of the noun descendant (offspring) would be ancestor or forebear. The opposite of the adjective descendant is ascendant.
The noun for a male is an heir; the noun for a female is an heiress.
The opposite of the noun descendant (offspring) would be ancestor or forebear. The opposite of the adjective descendant is ascendant.
An ancestor.
decedent are children of the people before them.
Scientists have not identified an evolutionary ancestor to fungi.
The term "opposite" can vary depending on context, but in terms of family relationships, there isn't a direct opposite of "cousin." While cousins are relatives who share a common ancestor, the opposite could be considered a more distant relative or someone outside the family, such as a stranger. Alternatively, in a more playful sense, one might consider siblings (brothers and sisters) as the opposite of cousins, as they share a closer direct lineage.
Ancestor is a noun.
You are always their ancestor. The people who call you their ancestor are your descendants.
The Southern Hound is thought to be an ancestor of the beagle.