noun
progeny
PROD-zhuh-nee
Progeny (noun) means offspring or descendants, considered together. Example: “The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside.”
noun
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Offspring or descendants, considered together.
"I treasure this five-generation photograph of my great-great grandmother and her progeny."
"The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside."
"The royal family's progeny extended across several European thrones."
"One worm on a single plate can give rise to thousands of progeny after just a week or so."
— Brandon Taylor, Real Life (2020)
How to use progeny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChildren or descendants, especially spoken of as a group.
When to use it
A formal or literary word — most everyday speech would just say "children" or "offspring."
Common pairings
produce progeny
their progeny
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Word forms
- Plural
- progenies
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Etymology
From Latin progenies, from progigno, "to beget, produce."
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What does “progeny” mean?
The word “progeny” means offspring or descendants, considered together. In plain terms, children or descendants, especially spoken of as a group.
How do you pronounce “progeny”?
“Progeny” is pronounced PROD-zhuh-nee (/ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “progeny” in a sentence?
Here is “progeny” used in a sentence: “The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside.”
What part of speech is “progeny”?
“Progeny” is a noun.
Where does the word “progeny” come from?
The word “progeny” comes from Latin. From Latin progenies, from progigno, "to beget, produce.".
