Procreating: meaning, definitions and examples

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procreating

 

[ ˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

family

Producing offspring; reproducing.

Synonyms

breeding, multiplying, reproducing

Examples of usage

  • He was dedicated to procreating a large and happy family.
  • The main purpose of living organisms is procreating to ensure the continuation of their species.
Context #2 | Verb

society

Creating or bringing into existence.

Synonyms

creating, developing, generating

Examples of usage

  • The artists were focused on procreating unique and innovative artworks.
  • The company's main goal is procreating new products to meet the market demands.

Translations

Translations of the word "procreating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 procriar

🇮🇳 प्रजनन करना

🇩🇪 fortpflanzen

🇮🇩 berkembang biak

🇺🇦 розмножуватися

🇵🇱 rozmnażać się

🇯🇵 繁殖する

🇫🇷 procréer

🇪🇸 procrear

🇹🇷 üremek

🇰🇷 번식하다

🇸🇦 التكاثر

🇨🇿 rozmnožovat se

🇸🇰 rozmnožovať sa

🇨🇳 繁殖

🇸🇮 razmnoževati se

🇮🇸 æxlast

🇰🇿 көбею

🇬🇪 გამრავლება

🇦🇿 çoxalmaq

🇲🇽 procrear

Word origin

The word 'procreating' is derived from the Latin word 'procreatus', which means 'to beget or bring forth'. The concept of procreation has been essential for the continuation of life on Earth since the beginning of time. It is a fundamental biological process that ensures the survival of species by passing on genetic material to the next generation. Throughout history, procreation has been a central theme in various cultures, religions, and philosophies, shaping societal norms and values related to family, reproduction, and the future.

See also: creatable, create, created, creating, creation, creations, creative, creatively, creatives, creativity, creator, creators, procreation, procreative, recreate, recreation, uncreative, uncreatively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,585, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.