Offspring

/ˈɔːf.sprɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person's child or children.

She was proud of her offspring and their accomplishments.

descendants or young of particular organism.

The scientist studied the offspring of various animal species to understand their development.

something that is the result of something else, particularly in a creative or abstract sense.

The novel was the offspring of her years of research and passion for history.

Derived from Middle English 'ofspring', from 'off' + 'spring'.

illegitimate offspring

A child born to parents who are not married to each other.

offspring of the mind

Creations or ideas that stem from mental effort or intellect.

become the offspring of

To result from a particular situation or influence.

progenitor

A direct ancestor or parent.

descendant

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

genetics

The study of genes and heredity, which influences offspring characteristics.

Kids or children.

I've got a couple of little ones – my offspring keep me busy!

An innovative creation or product.

That new app is the offspring of their brainstorming session.