Offspring: meaning, definitions and examples

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offspring

 

[ หˆษ”หfsprษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relationships

Children or young of a particular parent or progenitor.

Synonyms

children, posterity, progeny, young

Examples of usage

  • The offspring of the lioness are called cubs.
  • The offspring inherit genetic traits from their parents.
  • Offspring usually resemble their parents in appearance.
  • Parental care is important for the survival of offspring.
  • The number of offspring can vary among different species.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The product of the reproductive processes of an animal or plant.

Synonyms

descendants, offshoots, scions

Examples of usage

  • The offspring of this species are known for their fast growth rate.
  • Offspring are the result of the mating of two individuals.
  • In some species, offspring are born live, while in others they hatch from eggs.

Translations

Translations of the word "offspring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descendรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคคเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachkommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keturunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‰ะฐะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potomstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญๅญซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท progรฉniture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descendencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potomek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potomok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽไปฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potomstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afkvรฆmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descendencia

Etymology

The word 'offspring' originated from Old English, where 'off' meant 'away' and 'springan' meant 'to jump'. The combination referred to the young animals emerging from their parents. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the children or young of a particular parent. The concept of offspring has been essential in biology and family relationships, highlighting the continuity of life through generations.

See also: spring, springer, springiness, springtime, springy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,535 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.