Meaning & Definition of Offspring in English
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Offspring
A person's child or children.
Pronunciation:
/ˈɔːf.sprɪŋ/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
offspringDetailed Definitions
Definition: The young of a person, animal, or plant.
Example Sentence: The couple welcomed their first offspring last year.
Definition: Descendants or progeny.
Example Sentence: Many species have many offspring to ensure survival.
Definition: Something resulting from a particular origin or source.
Example Sentence: This invention was the offspring of years of research.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from Middle English 'ofspring', from 'off' + 'spring'.
Synonyms
childrendescendantsprogenyheirsissue
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: descendencia
- French: progéniture
- German: Nachkommen
- Russian: потомство
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of offspring
Meaning: Kids or children.
Example Sentence: I've got a couple of little ones – my offspring keep me busy!
Meaning: An innovative creation or product.
Example Sentence: That new app is the offspring of their brainstorming session.