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

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

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Etymology

Origin of reproductive

First recorded in 1745–55; re- + productive

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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.

Example Sentences

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reproductive

Tonight’s results crystallized that Americans still tend to favor reproductive rights when the issue is on the ballot.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Lorre purchased the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom property from architect Mark Rios and reproductive endocrinologist Guy Ringler, who gave the Regency-style home a significant makeover that was featured in Architectural Digest.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

"Recommending a simple annual review is an important step towards ensuring people get the ongoing care and monitoring they need," said Marie Anne Ledingham, consultant clinical adviser for women's and reproductive health at NICE.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Historically, much of the research into biological differences between males and females has focused on reproductive organs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

This typically occurs when animals are isolated from each other by a physical barrier or another permanent form of isolation, ultimately leading to reproductive incompatibility.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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