philoprogenitive
adjective
producing offspring, especially abundantly; prolific.
philoprogenitiveness
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a word derived from
philoprogenitive.
Example Sentences
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To lighten the burden of such Empire-building philoprogenitiveness as the Naylors', William Pitt 150 years ago suggested that Parliament contribute to the support of large poor families.
From Time Magazine Archive
That togetherness is motivated not just by philoprogenitiveness but also by economic necessity.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is no instinct of philoprogenitiveness, but rather a pairing-instinct, and in addition to this a conscious desire for offspring.
From The Evolution of Love by Ellie Schleussner
Schopenhauer's "instinct of philoprogenitiveness" has to-day become an article of faith with the learned and the unlearned.
From The Evolution of Love by Ellie Schleussner
"Schopenhauer ignores all phenomena which are not in support of his myth," says Lucka, who denies this instinct of philoprogenitiveness and would substitute for it a "pairing-instinct."
From The Evolution of Love by Ellie Schleussner
