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Definition of reproductive

reproductive

/ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/
re · pro · duc · tive
Adverb:reproductively
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reproductive Lexical Profile

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1

Relating to or effecting the biological process by which organisms produce offspring.

Example

"Environmental pollutants can severely disrupt the reproductive cycles of aquatic wildlife."

2

Serving to copy, recreate, or duplicate something, such as an image, sound, or social structure.

Example

"Early photographic studios relied on specialized reproductive techniques to create faithful copies of oil paintings."

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reproducible
reproducibly
reproduction
reproductive
reproductively
reprogram
reprogrammable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the late 18th century from 'reproduce', after the pattern of 'productive', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'producere' (to lead or bring forth).

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