Reproductive
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A reproductive organism (especially such as in an insect).
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to reproduction.
"In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, […]. Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction."
- 2 That reproduces.
Adjective
- 1 producing new life or offspring wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The penis is one of the male reproductive organs."
Etymology
From re- + productive.