progenitor

Meanings

• noun

  An ancestor or originator of a person, people, or thing.

  - "The progenitor of the human race is believed to be Adam and Eve."
  - "The progenitor of the modern computer was the ENIAC."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89007224"

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Synonyms

ancestor , forefather

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with progenitor
generator , innocentator , educator

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Variants

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progenitor , progenitors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'progenitor', meaning 'begetter' or 'father'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'progenitor' is also used in genetics to refer to the parent organism from which a particular genetic trait is derived.

2. In some cultures, the progenitor of a tribe or clan is believed to have been a legendary figure who lived thousands of years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. ancestor: An individual from whom one is descended, typically an earlier generation.

2. origin: The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.

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Culture

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In mythology, a progenitor can be a god or goddess who is believed to have created the world or the first humans. In literature, a progenitor can be a character who plays a crucial role in the origin story of other characters or events.

How to Memorize "progenitor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with the progenitor at its root, representing the origin of all descendants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a proud parent, as a progenitor is an ancestor or originator.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'progenitor' as 'parent of origin'.

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