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Reproductive

//ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 2
    That reproduces.
Adjective
  1. 1
    producing new life or offspring wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A reproductive organism (especially such as in an insect).

Etymology

Etymology 1

From re- + productive.

Etymology 2

From re- + productive.

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