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Meaning of progeny
The primary meaning of the word "progeny" refers to the descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.
Etymology of progeny
The word "progeny" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "forth" and "genere" meaning "to produce" or "to beget", which is derived from the verb "gignere" meaning "to produce" or "to bring into being"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to the offspring or descendants of a person, animal, or plant
Synonyms
Definitions
- The offspring or descendants of a person, animal, or plant
- * A group of people or things that have developed from a particular source or origin
Usage Examples
- The king's progeny will inherit the throne when he dies
- * The company's progeny, a new startup, is already showing great promise
- * The progeny of the famous scientist have followed in his footsteps and become renowned experts in their fields
Antonyms
ancestors
predecessors
forebears
antecedents
precursors
forerunners
pioneers
predecessors
parents
guardians
caretakers
predecessors
elders
seniors
superiors
predecessors
ancestors
forefathers
progenitors
precursors