reproductive

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adjective

re·​pro·​duc·​tive ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv 

: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction

highly reproductive wild geese

reproductively adverb

reproductive

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noun

: an actual or potential parent

specifically : a sexually functional social insect

Examples of reproductive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

All of which are tied to cancer, heart disease, kidney and liver damage, respiratory illness and reproductive harm. — Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Studies show that around a third of reproductive-age women are deficient in ferritin, an essential yet overlooked protein for women’s health and overall well-being. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026

Noun

These reproductives, called alates, will have two sets of wings of different sizes, says Benson. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

Planning of any kind, including reproductive, is uncommon for those in the grind of homelessness. — Gale Holland, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1932, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reproductive

• reproductive isolation
• reproductive rights
• reproductive system

Rhymes for reproductive

• deconstructive
• nondestructive
• nonproductive
• reconstructive
• unproductive
• abductive
• conductive
• constructive
• deductive
• destructive
• inductive
• instructive

Kids Definition

reproductive

adjective

re·​pro·​duc·​tive

ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv

: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction

Medical Definition

reproductive

adjective

re·​pro·​duc·​tive ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv 

: of, relating to, functioning in, or capable of reproduction

reproductive organs

reproductively adverb