Meaning & Definition of word "Begotten"

Begotten

/bɪˈɡɒtən/

1. Past participle of beget, meaning to father or create.
- Example: He had begotten a legacy that would be remembered for generations.
2. To bring into existence; to produce.
- Example: Their union begot a long line of distinguished artists.

1. Conceived and born; used especially in reference to offspring.
- Example: He was the begotten son of a great leader.
2. Generated or produced; often used in a figurative sense.
- Example: The ideas presented in that book are begotten of years of research and experience.
3. Referring to something that has been brought into existence.
- Example: All the struggles of the past were begotten by their determined spirit.

From Middle English, past participle of beget, from Old English 'begietan' meaning 'to get, obtain, or acquire'.

begotten of:

Referring to the origin or source of something, typically offspring.

spiritually begotten:

Refers to a religious context of being created or brought into a spiritual relationship.

beget:

To produce or bring about; to father or sire.

procreate:

To produce offspring or children.

descendant:

A person, animal, or plant that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Meaning: To create or originate something.

Example Sentence: She begotten a whole new trend in fashion.

Meaning: Often used in a humorous or exaggerated way in creative circles.

Example Sentence: That idea was entirely begotten at 3 AM.