procreation

[proh-kree-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of begetting offspring.

   The techniques of medically assisted procreation are constantly progressing.

   Procreation perpetuates the species—hippos give birth to hippos, not humans.

Other Word Forms

• nonprocreation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of procreation¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin prōcreātiōn-, stem of prōcreātiō, equivalent to prōcreāt(us) (past participle of prōcreāre ) + -iō -ion ( def. ); procreate ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Women are the kind of people that people come out of,” he said, making it clear he didn’t think they had much value beyond procreation.

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In public posts online, he argued that procreation without the consent of the unborn is unethical and unjustifiable in a world struggling with environmental harm, violence and overpopulation.

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The suspected assailant, the only fatality, left a screed detailing violent beliefs against life and procreation.

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In those public posts, he argued that procreation without the consent of the unborn is unethical and unjustifiable in a world struggling with environmental harm, violence and overpopulation.

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In those public postings, Bartkus argued that procreation without consent of the unborn is unethical and unjustifiable in a world struggling with environmental harm, violence and overpopulation.

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Related Words

• propagation