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PROGENITOR

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Progenitor.

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Progenitor - as a noun

An ancestor in the direct line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
primogenitor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestorantecedentascendantascendentroot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Charles Darwin is considered the progenitor of the theory of evolution."
"The ancient Egyptians believed that the god Atum was the progenitor of the universe."
"He traced his ancestry back to a prolific progenitor who had many children."
"The scientist discovered a fossil that could be the progenitor of a new species."
"The artist's early works are considered the progenitors of a new artistic movement."
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Word Game Points

Is PROGENITOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, progenitor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROGENITOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROGENITOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, progenitor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROGENITOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PROGENITOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, progenitor is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROGENITOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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