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reproduction

 

[ ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

The action or process of making a copy of something; the production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process.

Synonyms

duplication, generation, procreation, replication

Examples of usage

  • The reproduction of cells is a fundamental process in biology.
  • Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes.
Context #2 | Noun

art

The act of producing a copy or imitation of a work of art.

Synonyms

copy, imitation, replica

Examples of usage

  • The reproduction of famous paintings allows more people to enjoy the artwork.
Context #3 | Noun

printing

The process of printing more copies of a document or image.

Synonyms

copying, duplicating, printing

Examples of usage

  • The reproduction of the magazine was flawless.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproduction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprodução

🇮🇳 प्रजनन

🇩🇪 Fortpflanzung

🇮🇩 reproduksi

🇺🇦 розмноження

🇵🇱 reprodukcja

🇯🇵 生殖 (せいしょく)

🇫🇷 reproduction

🇪🇸 reproducción

🇹🇷 üreme

🇰🇷 생식 (saengsik)

🇸🇦 تكاثر

🇨🇿 reprodukce

🇸🇰 reprodukcia

🇨🇳 繁殖 (fánzhí)

🇸🇮 reprodukcija

🇮🇸 æxlun

🇰🇿 көбею

🇬🇪 გამრავლება

🇦🇿 çoxalma

🇲🇽 reproducción

Etymology

The word 'reproduction' originated from the Latin word 'reproducere', which means 'to produce again'. The term has been used in various fields, including biology, art, and printing, to describe the process of making copies or producing offspring. The concept of reproduction is essential for the continuation of life and the preservation of cultural heritage.

See also: counterproductive, produce, producer, producing, productive, reproduce, reproducer, reproducibility.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,457, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.