progenitive

[ proh-jen-i-tiv ]
/ proʊˈdʒɛn ɪ tɪv /

adjective

capable of having offspring; reproductive.

Origin of progenitive

First recorded in 1830–40; progenit(or) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM progenitive

pro·gen·i·tive·ness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for progenitive

progenitive
/ (prəʊˈdʒɛnɪtɪv) /

adjective

capable of bearing offspring

Derived forms of progenitive

progenitiveness, noun