Procreative: meaning, definitions and examples
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procreative
[ prษสหkriหษtษชv ]
creative process
Relating to or involved in the process of creating new life, typically used in reference to reproduction.
Synonyms
generative, progenitive, reproductive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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procreative |
Used in a biological or medical context to describe the ability to produce offspring. It's often used in formal or scientific settings.
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reproductive |
Commonly used in biological and medical contexts concerning the reproduction processes, health, and systems of living organisms.
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generative |
Applied in a broader context to describe the ability to generate or create something, not just offspring. This word can be used in artistic, technological, and literary contexts.
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progenitive |
Typically used in historical, genealogical, or formal contexts to describe something that relates to or results in progeny.
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Examples of usage
- Sexual intercourse is a procreative act.
- The procreative function of a species is essential for its survival.
productive
Capable of producing or creating something new or original.
Synonyms
creative, imaginative, inventive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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procreative |
Used primarily in the context of biological reproduction or activities related to the creation of offspring.
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creative |
Used when referring to the ability to produce original and artistic ideas or things.
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inventive |
Generally used to describe the ability to create or design new things, often in the context of technology or problem-solving.
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imaginative |
Describes someone who is good at forming new and unique ideas, often used to describe those with strong visualization skills.
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Examples of usage
- The artist's mind was filled with procreative ideas.
- The procreative energy of the team led to innovative solutions.
Translations
Translations of the word "procreative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น procriador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคจเคจเคถเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช zeugend
๐ฎ๐ฉ prokreasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบัะตะฐัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ prokreacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅต้ ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท procrรฉatif
๐ช๐ธ procreativo
๐น๐ท รผretken
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุฌุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ prokreativnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prokreatรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prokreativen
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆxlunarhรฆfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฑะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแ แแแฃแฅแชแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ prokreasyon
๐ฒ๐ฝ procreativo
Etymology
The word 'procreative' originated from the Latin word 'procreare', which means 'to beget, produce'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe processes related to reproduction and creation. The term highlights the fundamental aspect of generating new life or ideas, emphasizing the concept of creativity and productivity.
See also: creatable, create, created, creating, creation, creations, creative, creatively, creatives, creativity, creator, creators, procreating, procreation, recreate, recreation, uncreative, uncreatively.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,207 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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