English vocabulary · C1
Progeny
/ˈprɑːdʒəni/ · n.
It means the children or the offspring of a person or a living thing.
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Example sentences
- They love their progeny.
- She studied the progeny of the plant.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- pro — forward (from Latin)
- gen — born (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- offspring (referring to biological children)
- descendants (referring to all future generations)
- kids (speaking casually about children)
Words with the same root
gen — born
- gene — a unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring
- genius — exceptional natural talent — born with great ability
- genuine — truly what it was born to be — real and authentic
Lesson notes
Progeny. It means the children or the offspring of a person or a living thing. These are your future.
Similar words are offspring, descendants, and kids. Use progeny when discussing family.
They love their progeny. She studied the progeny of the plant.
Think: pro-gen-y means forward born. These lovely children are his precious progeny.