Reproductive

//ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A reproductive organism (especially such as in an insect).
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

Synonyms

All synonyms
fecundativefertilizingfruitfulgenerativegerminallife-giving

Example

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"The penis is one of the male reproductive organs."

Etymology

From re- + productive.

Related phrases

assisted reproductive technologybasic reproductive numberbasic reproductive ratebasic reproductive ratioporcine reproductive and respiratory syndromereproductive cellreproductive cloningreproductive divisionreproductive healthreproductive justicereproductive medicinereproductive right

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