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Progenitor

Verb / prəʊˈdʒenɪtɜ: / Another word for progenitor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who originates a line of descent or a new kind of development.

Synonyms & similar words

primogenitor ancestor forefather forerunner founder originator precursor prototype root source begetter parent procreator creator father mother predecessor primogenitor protoplast seed sire

Example sentences

  1. The first cell is the progenitor of all life on Earth.
  2. He is considered the progenitor of modern art.
  3. She is the progenitor of a new way of thinking.
  4. The company's founders are the progenitors of its success.
  5. The dinosaur is the progenitor of birds.

Quotes

  • The progenitor of every action is a thought.
  • The progenitor of most religions is the desire to understand the world and our place in it.
  • The progenitor of all great ideas is curiosity.

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