progeny

Meanings

• noun

  The offspring of a parent or parents. Descendants.

  - "The progeny of the great king ruled the land for generations."
  - "The scientist studied the progeny of genetically modified organisms."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

binary clone , descendant(s) , fruit of one's loins , get , issue , lineage , offspring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with progeny
genes , benes , serenes , prestige

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Variants

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progenies , progeny

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Etymology

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From Latin progenies, from progenies, from progignere, to produce offspring, from pro- before + gignere, to beget.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'progeny' is most commonly used in formal or literary contexts.

2. In some contexts, progeny can also refer to the offspring of an animal or plant.

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Related Concepts

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1. descendants: Related to progeny as they both refer to the offspring of a person or species.

2. heirs: Related to progeny as they both refer to those who inherit property or titles.

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Culture

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Progeny has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with family, succession, and heritage. One famous example is Shakespeare's Hamlet, where the prince is referred to as the 'progeny' of the late king.

How to Memorize "progeny"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree with parents and their children as the progeny.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of offspring or descendants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parents Produce Progeny' to remember the meaning of the word.

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