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philoprogenitive

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌfɪl.oʊ.proʊˈdʒɛn.ə.tɪv/ UK /ˌfɪl.əʊ.prəʊˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

Meanings

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  2. 2

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Synonyms
1 adj · producing many offspring;... prolificfecund
2 adj · fond of or strongly... child-lovingparentally affectionate
Word family
Related forms progenyprogenitive

Etymology

Formed from philo-, 'loving,' and progenitive, 'relating to offspring or reproduction.' The word can refer either to fondness for children or to producing many offspring.

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