male offspring

Thân thiện

A father plays catch with his male offspring in the backyard.

Definition

Noun A son; a child who is of the male sex. This term specifically refers to a male child in relation to his parents.

Usage

The term "male offspring" is a formal or biological term used to denote a son. It is often used in contexts such as genealogy, legal documents, scientific studies, or when speaking generally about the sex of children. * He is the male offspring of the family. * The study tracked the health outcomes of male offspring born in that period.

Examples

• The king's only male offspring was heir to the throne.
• In many species, the male offspring leave the group upon reaching maturity.
• She has three children: two daughters and one male offspring.

Advanced Usage

• "First-born male offspring": This phrase specifies the eldest son.
  • The title traditionally passes to the first-born male offspring.
• Used in genetic or hereditary contexts to discuss the transmission of traits.
  • The gene was observed in all male offspring across three generations.

Variants and Related Words

• Son: The common, everyday word for a male child.
• Boy: A male child or young man; less specific to the parent-child relationship.
• Heir: A person, often a son, entitled to inherit property or title.
• Progeny (noun): A formal word for children or offspring (collectively).
• Descendant (noun): A person descended from a specific ancestor.

Synonyms

• Son
• Boy child

Antonyms

• Female offspring
• Daughter

Related Phrases

• Direct male line: Refers to descent through a series of male offspring.
  • The estate has been in the direct male line for centuries.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a child who is male

Từ đồng nghĩa

• man-child