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Synonyms & Similar Words
offspring
children
kids
youngsters
descendants
heirs
successors
inheritors
scions
issue
spawn
brood
litter
seed
progenitor
lineage
heritage
family
clan
tribe
posterity
generation
breed
stock
strain
lineage
heirship
inheritance
succession
heredity
ancestry
Meaning of Progeny
The primary meaning of the word "progeny" refers to the descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.
Definitions
- The descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant
- A person or thing that is the result of a particular process or activity
- The product or outcome of a particular set of circumstances
Etymology of Progeny
The word "progeny" has its roots in Latin, derived from "progenies," which means "descendants" or "offspring"
It is related to the verb "progignere," meaning "to beget" or "to bring forth"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant
Example Uses
- The king's progeny would inherit the throne after his death
- The progeny of the famous artist were also talented in their own right
- The new species was the progeny of a unique combination of genetic traits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ancestors
predecessors
forebears
antecedents
predecessors
precursors
forerunners
ancestors
elders
seniors
pioneers
founders
creators
initiators
instigators
progenitors
parents
guardians
caretakers
protectors