Meaning & Definition of Begotten in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Brought into existence, typically used to refer to offspring or descendants.

  Example Sentence: He was a child of noble blood, begotten by a king.

• Definition: In a non-literal sense, it can refer to something that has been produced or originated, especially in a creative context.

  Example Sentence: The ideas he begotten in his youth shaped his later works.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: engendrado

• French: engendré

• German: gezeugt

• Russian: сотворённый

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of begotten

• 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.