Begetter
noun
A person or thing that produces or causes something.
He is the begetter of these unique works of literature.
Often appears as...
- begetter of ideas
- begetter of conflicts
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person, especially a man, who brings a child into existence through the process of reproduction.
The ancient belief was that the male was the principal begetter of the child.
Often appears as...
- begetter of a child
- begetter of an heir
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person or thing that produces or causes something.
He is the begetter of these unique works of literature.
Often appears as...
- begetter of ideas
- begetter of conflicts
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person, especially a man, who brings a child into existence through the process of reproduction.
The ancient belief was that the male was the principal begetter of the child.
Often appears as...
- begetter of a child
- begetter of an heir
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'begetter' for abstract entities like ideas, not just physical creations.
She was the begetter of the community's revitalization plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Begetter' can imply negativity, such as causing problems or conflicts.
His aggressive policies were the begetter of the widespread protests.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Exclusive to People
Things or circumstances can be 'begetters', not just people.
Poverty is often the begetter of crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'begetter' for abstract entities like ideas, not just physical creations.
She was the begetter of the community's revitalization plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Begetter' can imply negativity, such as causing problems or conflicts.
His aggressive policies were the begetter of the widespread protests.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Exclusive to People
Things or circumstances can be 'begetters', not just people.
Poverty is often the begetter of crime.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'begetter' for abstract entities like ideas, not just physical creations.
She was the begetter of the community's revitalization plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Begetter' can imply negativity, such as causing problems or conflicts.
His aggressive policies were the begetter of the widespread protests.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Exclusive to People
Things or circumstances can be 'begetters', not just people.
Poverty is often the begetter of crime.
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Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
Kindness is ever the begetter of kindness.
Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
Kindness is ever the begetter of kindness.
Example 1 of 1
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