Reproduction: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproduction
[ ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən ]
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.
art
The act of producing a copy or imitation of a work of art.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The reproduction of famous paintings allows more people to enjoy the artwork.
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
- çoğalma
- yeniden üretme
🇰🇷 생식 (saengsik)
🇸🇦 تكاثر
🇨🇿 reprodukce
🇸🇰 reprodukcia
🇨🇳 繁殖 (fánzhí)
🇸🇮 reprodukcija
🇮🇸 æxlun
🇰🇿 көбею
🇬🇪 გამრავლება
🇦🇿 çoxalma
🇲🇽 reproducción
Word origin
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.