Spawned: meaning, definitions and examples

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spawned

 

[ spษ”หnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emergence, creation

The term 'spawned' is primarily used to refer to the process of reproduction in certain organisms, particularly in aquatic environments such as fish and amphibians. It describes how these organisms release eggs and sperm into the water to create new life. Additionally, 'spawned' can denote the act of generating or bringing forth something in a broader context, such as ideas, events, or actions. This term encapsulates both biological and metaphorical connotations of creation and emergence.

Synonyms

created, generated, originated, produced

Examples of usage

  • The salmon spawned in the river.
  • Her idea spawned a new movement.
  • The project spawned several innovative solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "spawned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geboren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilahirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyhodowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๆˆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท engendrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ generado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์–ด๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู„ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytvoล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vytvorenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฅแƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaradฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ generado

Etymology

The word 'spawn' originates from Middle English 'spawn', which comes from the Old French 'espandre' meaning 'to scatter or spread out'. It was likely derived from the Latin 'expandere' which means 'to spread out, extend'. The use of 'spawn' in English has evolved to include not only the specific biological context of releasing eggs, particularly in aquatic animals like fish and amphibians, but also to encompass a more general sense of generating or giving rise to something. The transition of its usage reflects the growth of the term into various contexts within literature, science, and colloquial speech. Today, 'spawned' is commonly utilized in both its original biological sense and metaphorically, illustrating how the nuances of language can develop and adapt over time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,427, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.