reproductive

[ ree-pruh-duhk-tiv ]

adjective

1. serving to reproduce.
2. concerned with or pertaining to reproduction:

   a reproductive process; reproductive organs.

noun

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

reproductive

/ ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• ˌreproˈductively, adverb
• ˌreproˈductiveness, noun

Other Words From

• repro·ductive·ly adverb
• repro·ductive·ness noun
• nonre·pro·ductive adjective
• nonre·pro·ductive·ly adverb
• nonre·pro·ductive·ness noun
• unre·pro·ductive adjective
• unre·pro·ductive·ly adverb
• unre·pro·ductive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reproductive¹

First recorded in 1745–55; re- + productive

Example Sentences

“Pennsylvania voters already rejected him and his bold-faced attacks on reproductive freedom — and now Trump is giving him an opportunity to force them on all Americans through the implementation of his Project 2025 agenda.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Nov. 5, voters approved a ballot measure to protect reproductive rights in the Maryland Constitution, by an overwhelming margin, preliminary results show.

From Salon

Abortion and reproductive rights initiatives were on the ballot in 10 states this election cycle, according to the Guttmacher Institute.

From Salon

This achievement will not only facilitate the production of genetically modified animals, but also be applied to the creation of offspring of all types of animals, as well as reproductive medicine.

From Science Daily

But an impending Trump presidency comes at a time when abortion funds have already been forced to slash budgets as the reproductive rights landscape has rapidly changed across the U.S.

From Salon