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Definition of reproduction

reproduction

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
re · pro · duc · tion
Adverb:reproductively
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Plural:reproductions
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Adjective:reproductive
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reproduction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The biological process by which new individual organisms—offspring—are produced from their parent or parents.

Example

"Bees play a vital ecological role in the sexual reproduction of flowering plants through pollination."

2

A copy, duplicate, or close imitation of an original work of art, document, piece of furniture, or sound.

Example

"The museum gift shop sells framed reproductions of famous Impressionist paintings."

3

The action or process of copying, recreating, or producing something again, such as recorded sound or images.

Example

"High-quality speakers are essential for accurate sound reproduction in a home studio."

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• Rhymes for reproduction

• Nearby Words

reproducer
reproducible
reproducibly
reproduction
reproductive
reproductively
reprogram

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the mid-17th century from French 'reproduction', formed from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'production' (ultimately from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to lead or bring forth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reproduction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reproduction
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