Reproductivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproductivity

 

[ ˌriːprəˌdʌktɪˈvɪtɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The ability to reproduce or generate new ideas, solutions, or creations.

Synonyms

creativity, innovation, productivity

Examples of usage

  • Creativity and reproductivity are essential skills in problem solving.
  • Her reproductivity as an artist has led to numerous successful exhibitions.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

The capacity of an organism to reproduce and pass on its genetic material to offspring.

Synonyms

fecundity, fertility, prolificacy

Examples of usage

  • The reproductivity of the species is crucial for its survival.
  • Factors affecting the reproductivity of a species include environmental conditions and genetic diversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproductivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprodutividade

🇮🇳 प्रजनन क्षमता

🇩🇪 Reproduktivität

🇮🇩 reproduktivitas

🇺🇦 відтворюваність

🇵🇱 reproduktywność

🇯🇵 再生産性

🇫🇷 reproductivité

🇪🇸 reproductividad

🇹🇷 üretkenlik

🇰🇷 재생산성

🇸🇦 قدرة الإنجاب

🇨🇿 reproduktivita

🇸🇰 reproduktívnosť

🇨🇳 再生产能力

🇸🇮 reproduktivnost

🇮🇸 æxlunarhæfni

🇰🇿 өндіргіштік

🇬🇪 რეპროდუქციულობა

🇦🇿 reproduktivlik

🇲🇽 reproductividad

Etymology

The term 'reproductivity' is a combination of 'reproduce' and 'productivity', reflecting the dual meanings of the word. In psychology, it emerged as a concept to describe the generation of new ideas and solutions, while in biology, it refers to the ability of organisms to reproduce. The word highlights the importance of both creativity and fertility in different contexts.

See also: reproducible, reproducing, reproductive, reproductiveness.