progeny

[ˈprɒdʒəni]

progeny Definition

• 1. a person's children
• 2. the 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

• offspring
• descendants
• heirs
• successors

Phrases with progeny

• progeny testing

  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.

• progeny difference

  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.

• progeny record

  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.