Procreation: meaning, definitions and examples

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procreation

 

[ ˌprəʊ.krɪˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

The action or process of reproducing offspring.

Synonyms

breeding, generation, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • Sexual procreation is the most common form of reproduction in the animal kingdom.
  • The purpose of procreation is to ensure the continuation of the species.
Context #2 | Noun

sociology

The act or process of bringing new individuals into society through birth or adoption.

Synonyms

childbearing, family creation, parenting

Examples of usage

  • In many cultures, procreation is considered a fundamental duty of married couples.
  • The decline in birth rates has raised concerns about the future of procreation.

Translations

Translations of the word "procreation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 procriação

🇮🇳 संतानोत्पत्ति

🇩🇪 Fortpflanzung

🇮🇩 prokreasi

🇺🇦 розмноження

🇵🇱 prokreacja

🇯🇵 生殖

🇫🇷 procréation

🇪🇸 procreación

🇹🇷 üreme

🇰🇷 생식

🇸🇦 تكاثر

🇨🇿 plození

🇸🇰 plodenie

🇨🇳 生殖

🇸🇮 razmnoževanje

🇮🇸 æxlun

🇰🇿 көбею

🇬🇪 გამრავლება

🇦🇿 nəsil artırma

🇲🇽 procreación

Word origin

The word 'procreation' originates from the Latin word 'procreatio', meaning 'generation' or 'begetting'. The concept of procreation has been central to human societies throughout history, with various cultural and religious beliefs emphasizing the importance of reproduction for the survival of the community. Procreation plays a crucial role in evolutionary biology, ensuring the transmission of genetic material to future generations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,134, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.