Offsprings


[awf-spring, of-] /ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ, ˈɒf-/

noun, plural offspring, offsprings.
1.
children or young of a particular parent or progenitor.
2.
a child or animal in relation to its parent or parents.
3.
a descendant.
4.
descendants collectively.
5.
the product, result, or effect of something:
the offspring of an inventive mind.
/ˈɒfˌsprɪŋ/
noun
1.
the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc; progeny
2.
a product, outcome, or result
n.

Old English ofspring “children or young collectively, descendants,” literally “those who spring off (someone,)” from off + springan “to spring” (see spring (v.)). The figurative sense is first recorded c.1600.

offspring off·spring (ôf’sprĭng’)
n.

Read Also:

  • Off-street

    adjective 1. located away from a street: off-street parking adj. 1929, from off (adv.) + street.

  • Off-stump

    noun, Cricket. 1. the outside stump opposite the one at which the batsman stands.

  • Offtake

    [awf-teyk, of-] /ˈɔfˌteɪk, ˈɒf-/ noun 1. a pipe or passage for conducting smoke, a current of air, or the like, to an uptake or downtake.

  • Off the bat

    Related Terms right off the bat

  • Off-the-board

    [awf-th uh-bawrd, -bohrd, of-] /ˈɔf ðəˈbɔrd, -ˈboʊrd, ˈɒf-/ adjective, adverb 1. .


Disclaimer: Offsprings definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.