Begotten: meaning, definitions and examples

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begotten

 

[bษชหˆษกษ‘หtษ™n ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

parentage, birth

Begotten refers to the state of having been produced or created, especially in relation to one's offspring. It is often used in a religious or literary context, signifying the origin or lineage of a person or thing.

Synonyms

born, created, produced.

Examples of usage

  • The begotten child was celebrated in the family.
  • In many cultures, the concept of the begotten is tied to divine creation.
  • He claimed to be the begotten heir to the throne.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'begotten' comes from the Old English 'begietan', meaning 'to obtain or acquire'.
  • Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'ga-biudjan', which means 'to beget or bear'.
  • The term has been used in literature and religious texts for centuries to describe procreation.

Religious Significance

  • In Christian theology, the phrase 'only begotten Son' refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing his unique origin and divine relationship.
  • Ancient texts often used the concept of begetting to describe the relationship between deities and their creations.
  • The concept features prominently in many religious narratives where lineage and heritage define roles and identities.

Literature

  • Shakespeare frequently incorporated themes of lineage and begetting in his works, exploring the impacts of family and heritage.
  • The term appears in various poetic and literary pieces, symbolizing the act of creating new life or ideas.
  • Contemporary authors often use the concept metaphorically to discuss the origins of thoughts, movements, and influences.

Cultural Implications

  • In numerous cultures, the act of begetting is celebrated during rites of passage, marking milestones of adulthood and family.
  • The concept of lineage can affect social structures, influencing inheritance, identity, and kinship.
  • Different cultures have unique rituals and meanings surrounding the act of procreation, which reflect their values and beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "begotten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gezeugt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijadikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spล‚odzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท engendrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engendrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์–ด๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆู„ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zplozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ splodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๅ‡บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engendrado

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,468, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.