† proˈgenerative,a.Obs.rare—1. [f. L. prōgenerāt-(see progenerate) + -ive.] Having the quality of progenerating; tending to produce. 1694Salmon Bate's Dispens. (1713) 285/1 It carries off the progenerative Cause of the Scurvy, Dropsy, Stone and Gout.