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 offspring offspring /ˈɔfˌsprɪŋ/

noun

  1. () The immediate descendants of a person  ( issue , progeny , offspring )
    the immediate descendants of a person
     She was the mother of many offspring
    she was the mother of many offspring
     He died without issue
    he died without issue
  2. () Something that comes into existence as a result  ( materialisation [British] , materialization , offspring )
    something that comes into existence as a result
     Industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring
    industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring
     This skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts
    this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts
  3. Any immature animal  ( offspring , young )
    any immature animal
      The young deer cautiously explored its surroundings, learning the ways of the forest from its mother.
    The young deer cautiously explored its surroundings, learning the ways of the forest from its mother.