procreation

[ proh-kree-ey-shuhn ]

/ ˌproʊ kriˈeɪ ʃən /

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noun

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.

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Origin of procreation

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

OTHER WORDS FROM procreation

non·pro·cre·a·tion, noun

Words nearby procreation

procrastinate, procrastination, Procrastination is the thief of time, procreant, procreate, procreation, Procrustean, Procrustean bed, Procrustes, procryptic, proctitis

How to use procreation in a sentence

Swiss law makes it difficult for same-sex couples in civil partnerships to access medically assisted methods of procreation or to adopt children.
Final vote on Switzerland ‘Marriage for All’ bill to take place Friday|Philip Van Slooten|December 16, 2020|Washington Blade
It stands for the proposition that the biological basis of procreation should also be the sole organizing principle of society.
Is Pope Francis Backpedaling on Gays?|Jay Michaelson|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other justifications, such as procreation and the raising of children, have been dismissed as bogus.
Justice Kennedy Opened the Door to Same-Sex Marriage, Will He Walk Through Next?|Geoffrey R. Stone|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since the ban, Italians have been the ones traveling for the purpose of procreation.
Womb Service: Italy’s Baby-Making Troubles|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He also noted, somewhat dramatically, that “Without procreation, we would eventually disappear as a species.”
Fringe Factor: Marriage Is for Couples Who Can Accidentally Get Pregnant|Caitlin Dickson|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I wonder how much the Federalist Society invested in this cockamamie responsible procreation idea.
More on Responsible Procreation|Michael Tomasky|March 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In fact, we find savages who do not know that the sex relationship has anything to do with procreation.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society|Upton Sinclair
The fertilization and growth of plants are regarded as processes resembling the procreation of man.
Elements of Folk Psychology|Wilhelm Wundt
The life-giving activity of the deity in connection with human procreation came to be of focal interest.
Elements of Folk Psychology|Wilhelm Wundt
Since the sphere of procreation proceeds thus far, how much more must it proceed to animals of every kind, even to worms!
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love|Emanuel Swedenborg
The first end of conjugial love is the procreation of offspring, and the last, or the effect, is the offspring procreated.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love|Emanuel Swedenborg