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progeny

[ˈprɒdʒəni]

progeny Definition

  • 1a person's children
  • 2the young of an animal or plant

Using progeny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "progeny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The couple had no progeny of their own.

  • Example

    The mare gave birth to a healthy progeny.

  • Example

    The scientist studied the progeny of the genetically modified plants.

  • Example

    The king was concerned about his progeny's future.

progeny Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for progeny

Phrases with progeny

  • a genetic test used to determine the parentage of an animal or plant

    Example

    The farmer conducted progeny testing to identify the best breeding pairs.

  • the difference between the average performance of an individual and the average performance of its progeny

    Example

    The breeder calculated the progeny difference to determine the quality of the animal.

  • a record of the performance of an animal's offspring

    Example

    The rancher kept a detailed progeny record to track the growth and development of the cattle.

Origins of progeny

from Latin 'progenies', meaning 'descendants'

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Summary: progeny in Brief

'Progeny' [ˈprɒdʒəni] refers to a person's children or the young of an animal or plant. It is often used in scientific contexts, such as 'progeny testing,' which determines the parentage of an animal or plant. The term also extends to phrases like 'progeny difference,' which measures the difference between the average performance of an individual and its offspring.