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progeny

/ˈprɑː.dʒə.ni/
prog · e · ny
Plural:progenies
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Adjective:progenial
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progeny Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

"The prize-winning stallion produced numerous healthy progeny that excelled in equestrian competitions."

2

An outcome, product, or result of a creative effort, process, or historical movement.

Example

"Modern smartphones are the technological progeny of decades of research in microelectronics."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'progeny' (offspring or descendants) with 'prodigy' (a young person with exceptional talents). Additionally, 'progeny' is frequently used as a collective noun taking either a singular or plural verb without changing form.

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• Nearby Words

profusion
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progenitrix
progeny
prognosis
program
programmable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French 'progenie' from Latin 'progenies' (lineage, offspring), derived from 'progignere' (to beget), from 'pro-' (forth) and 'gignere' (to produce or give birth to).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Progeny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/progeny
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