Reproductive: meaning, definitions and examples
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reproductive
[ หriห.prษหdสk.tษชv ]
biology
Relating to the production of offspring, reproduction, or procreation.
Synonyms
generative, procreative, prolific
Examples of usage
- The reproductive system is essential for the continuation of species.
- Some animals have different reproductive strategies.
biology
An organism capable of reproduction or procreation.
Synonyms
breeder, procreator, progenitor
Examples of usage
- The study focuses on the behavior of reproductives in the colony.
- Only the reproductives are able to produce offspring.
Translations
Translations of the word "reproductive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น reprodutivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคจเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช reproduktiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ reproduksi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฟัะพะดัะบัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ reprodukcyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๆฎ
๐ซ๐ท reproductif
๐ช๐ธ reproductivo
๐น๐ท รผreme
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุซุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ reprodukฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ reprodukฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆฎ็
๐ธ๐ฎ reproduktivni
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆxlunar-
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฑะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแ แแแฃแฅแชแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ reproduktiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ reproductivo
Etymology
The word 'reproductive' originates from the Latin word 'reproducere', which means 'to produce again'. The term has been used in biology to describe processes related to the production of offspring since the 17th century. Understanding reproductive mechanisms is crucial for the survival and evolution of species.
See also: reproducible, reproducing, reproductiveness, reproductivity.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,674 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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