offspring

noun C1

Meaning

Offspring refers to the progeny or descendants of an organism, encompassing both the immediate young produced through reproduction and, in a broader context, the subsequent generations that may arise from those initial descendants; the term is often used
💡 While "offspring" is often used in biological contexts, it can also be applied metaphorically in discussions of ideas or cultural phenomena, where "offspring" may refer to the products or results of a particular influence or movement.

Example Sentences

The company's offspring startups focus on innovative technology solutions .
The offspring of genetically modified plants exhibit enhanced resistance to pests .
The scientist studied the offspring to understand genetic inheritance patterns .

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