reproductive

American  

[ree-pruh-duhk-tiv] / ˌri prəˈdʌk tɪv /

adjective

1. serving to reproduce.

2. concerned with or pertaining to reproduction.

   a reproductive process; reproductive organs.

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noun

1. Entomology. a sexually mature male or female termite; a member of the reproductive caste.

reproductive British  

/ ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, characteristic of, or taking part in reproduction

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Other Word Forms

• nonreproductive adjective
• nonreproductively adverb
• nonreproductiveness noun
• reproductively adverb
• reproductiveness noun
• unreproductive adjective
• unreproductively adverb
• unreproductiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of reproductive

First recorded in 1745–55; re- + productive

Example Sentences

If approved, the medication could play an important role in protecting reproductive health for millions of people around the globe.

From Science Daily

“California is a proud reproductive freedom state — and that includes increasing access to fertility services that help those who want to start a family,” Newsom said after signing the bill in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Research has linked exposure to liver damage, reproductive disorders, immune system disruption, and certain cancers.

From Science Daily

Durov joins a small group of some of the wealthiest, most influential people on the planet pushing the boundaries of reproductive ethics and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some species and populations take this strangeness even further by producing seeds without fertilization -- a reproductive strategy that is extremely rare among plants.

From Science Daily