progenies

Progenies are offspring or descendants. The term is used across biology, genetics, genealogy, and general discourse to denote the next generation arising from a parent or set of parents. The word derives from Latin progenies, from pro- "forth" and gignere "to beget." In modern English, progeny is more commonly used as both singular and plural; progenies is a recognized plural form, though it is found mainly in formal or scientific contexts or older texts.

In biology and genetics, progenies are the generations produced by mating or crossing individuals. Breeders track progenies to study inherited traits, performance, or disease resistance, and to select lines for propagation. The term is widely used with designations such as F1, F2, or backcross progenies in controlled experiments. In plant breeding, progenies may be assessed for yield, quality, and adaptation, with selection applied across generations.

In genealogy and law, progeny refers to descendants of a person, including children and further descendants. The term is often used in formal documents, wills, and inheritance contexts, where "all other legitimate progeny" may be cited.

Progenies, as a plural form, are less common in everyday language but remain correct and are encountered in scientific writing and historical texts. Related terms include progenitor (ancestor) and pedigree (lineage).