philoprogenitive

C2+ Topic:Family & Relationships
US /ˌfɪl.oʊ.proʊˈdʒɛn.ə.tɪv/ UK /ˌfɪl.əʊ.prəʊˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    producing many offspring; prolific

    The philoprogenitive family filled the old house generation after generation.

  2. 2
    adj

    fond of or strongly attached to one's children

    His philoprogenitive pride was evident whenever he spoke of his children.

Thesaurus

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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