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offspring
This term carries a clinical or biological tone, often removing the emotional warmth associated with words like children or babies. It is the standard choice in scientific papers or veterinary contexts to describe the young of any species regardless of the number of individuals. In social contexts, using this word can sound intentionally detached or humorous. When a parent refers to their child as offspring, they are often highlighting the genetic link or a behavioral trait passed down, rather than expressing parental affection.
Countable when referring to a single child or a specific number of young. Uncountable when referring to the collective group of descendants from a parent or species.