progeny
UK: ˈprɒdʒəni | US: ˈprɑːdʒəni
n. offspring or descendants collectively
n. a product of creative or intellectual effort
progeny = pro<forward> + gen<birth> + y<noun suffix>
- pro<forward>: From Latin prō-, meaning "forward" or "forth."
- gen<birth>: From Latin genus, meaning "birth," "race," or "kind."
- y<noun suffix>: A suffix forming abstract nouns, often indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word progeny traces back to Latin prōgeniēs, combining prō- (forward) and gen- (birth), reflecting the idea of "that which is brought forth" or "offspring." It entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of descendants or products of origin. The term emphasizes lineage and continuity, whether biological (children) or metaphorical (intellectual creations).
The royal progeny inherited both the throne and its responsibilities.
Scientists studied the progeny of the genetically modified plants.
His novels are considered the progeny of 19th-century literary traditions.
The artist’s progeny included both paintings and influential students.
Selective breeding aims to improve the traits of progeny in agriculture.