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View synonyms for reproductive

reproductive

[ ree-pruh-duhk-tiv ]

adjective

  1. serving to reproduce.
  2. concerned with or pertaining to reproduction:

    a reproductive process; reproductive organs.



noun

  1. Entomology. a sexually mature male or female termite; a member of the reproductive caste.

reproductive

/ ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, characteristic of, or taking part in reproduction


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Derived Forms

  • ˌreproˈductively, adverb
  • ˌreproˈductiveness, noun

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Other Words From

  • repro·ductive·ly adverb
  • repro·ductive·ness noun
  • nonre·pro·ductive adjective
  • nonre·pro·ductive·ly adverb
  • nonre·pro·ductive·ness noun
  • unre·pro·ductive adjective
  • unre·pro·ductive·ly adverb
  • unre·pro·ductive·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reproductive1

First recorded in 1745–55; re- + productive

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Example Sentences

Complete male reproductive independence would also hinge on artificial womb technology, which also made headlines in 2014.

Men and women who become infertile as a result of chemotherapy could also regain their reproductive capabilities.

In the absence of cultural shifts, then, new reproductive technology might not matter as much for women as it would for men.

Increased access to reproductive healthcare has resulted in better maternal and infant health outcomes.

The two talked about reproductive freedom (with a dig at recent efforts in Texas to highly regulate abortion clinics).

No young Cave Swallows were taken and gonads of adults were in various stages of reproductive activity.

Thus, of erections occurring before the reproductive glands ripen, not all are of a sexual nature.

The reproductive organs are no better adapted to their purpose than are the working organs.

In fact, reproductive attributes of both nature and man were often worshipped at the same ceremony.

Here too we find that the emotions and feelings associated with the reproductive instinct may be inadequately developed.

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