What is the meaning of offspring?

noun

  • The immediate descendants of a person.
    • usage: "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue"
  • Something that comes into existence as a result.
    • usage: "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring"; "this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts"
  • Any immature animal.
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