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
We fought desperately, and I was thoroughly "licked"; not, however, before having found out that he had no bump of sensitiveness and none of philoprogenitiveness.
From Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. by A. H. Savage Landor
The bump of philoprogenitiveness has in my experience more often been the result of rickets than a sign of parental love.
From The Foundations of Personality by Abraham Myerson
Moreover, the desire for children is frequently unaccompanied by any sexual desire, and therefore to manufacture an instinct of philoprogenitiveness is fantastic metaphysic, and is entirely opposed to intellectual reality.
From The Evolution of Love by Ellie Schleussner
