begotten
/bɪˈɡɑtən/
adjective
- Brought into existence, especially by a parent; often used in religious or formal contexts to describe a child or offspring.
- The ancient text spoke of a begotten heir to the throne.
- The myth describes a begotten god who walked among humans.
- In many traditions, the firstborn is considered the only begotten son.
verb
- Past participle of 'beget'; to have caused something to exist or to have fathered a child.
- The king had begotten three daughters before his death.
- The policy has begotten a series of unintended consequences.
- Their collaboration has begotten a new style of music.