Advanced 📚 Vocabulary · #734 of 1319

progeny (n.)

offspring

Examples

  • His numerous progeny.

Key rules

  • Progeny means offspring or children
  • Numerous progeny, direct progeny
  • Progeny is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • His progenies are many → His progeny are many
💡 Tip: Family history // Genealogy // Formal writing
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