reproductive
Americanadjective
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serving to reproduce.
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concerned with or pertaining to reproduction.
a reproductive process; reproductive organs.
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of reproductive
First recorded in 1745–55; re- + productive
Explanation
Anything reproductive has to do with creating babies or other new life. If you get a pair of pet rabbits but soon have twenty, then you know those bunnies are in good reproductive health. Congratulations. When animals have babies, they reproduce. Anything related to reproduction can be described as reproductive. There is sexual and asexual reproduction — dandelions that pop up all over the yard are being reproductive all by themselves. Scientists who study reproductive habits of animals analyze how they bear offspring. Fertility doctors help people who are having reproductive problems. When people fight for reproductive rights, they want the freedom to decide when and how they have babies.
Vocabulary lists containing reproductive
Example Sentences
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Nearly 4% of users who reported side effects described reproductive symptoms.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Violet works in reproductive health services, while Annie runs Hear Her Collective, which seeks to improve support for girls and young women.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
On Friday, Rodrigo announced that the festival would donate $10 million to an array of organizations working for women’s rights and reproductive justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
In one study of women who underwent egg freezing at the University of California, San Francisco, 88 percent described feeling more control over their reproductive planning thanks to the procedure.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Africa has parasites so particular and diverse as to occupy every niche of the body: intestines small and large, the skin, the bladder, the male and female reproductive tracts, interstitial fluids, even the cornea.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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