1. of, relating to, or capable of producing offspring; reproductive or generative
Usage: formal or technical; often used in biological or genealogical contexts

Examples

• The progenitive capacity of the species ensures its survival across generations.
• Progenitive instincts drive many animal behaviors during mating season.
• Scientists studied the progenitive organs of various mammals.
• The progenitive role of parents shapes the future of society.
• Progenitive traits are often passed down through families.