English Synonym Finder

scion

Definitions

A descendant of a notable or wealthy family.

A detached living portion of a plant, such as a bud or shoot, joined to a stock in grafting.

Examples

As the wealthy industrialist's only scion, he was expected to take over the family business upon his father's retirement.

The young scion of the royal family was carefully groomed for his future role as the nation's leader.

Synonyms

descendant offspring heir progeny successor seed issue

Antonyms

ancestor progenitor predecessor forebear origin source root