reproductive

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Pronunciation

/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/

Definition of reproductive

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

Of or relating to reproduction.

“In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, […]. Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.”
“According to her projections, about 42 percent of U.S. women of reproductive age will experience a change in distance to the closest abortion clinic.”
“Furthermore, he says, “in this #MeToo and post-Roe era [with the rollback of reproductive rights]^([sic]) we find ourselves in, the perceived risks associated with sex are higher, particularly for women.[…]”

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adj

Of or relating to reproduction.

“In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, […]. Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.”
“According to her projections, about 42 percent of U.S. women of reproductive age will experience a change in distance to the closest abortion clinic.”
“Furthermore, he says, “in this #MeToo and post-Roe era [with the rollback of reproductive rights]^([sic]) we find ourselves in, the perceived risks associated with sex are higher, particularly for women.[…]”
That reproduces.

noun

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From re- + productive.

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