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

This vitamin, also known as retinol, supports healthy vision and eyes as well as your immune system and reproductive health, among other bodily functions. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2025

After the Supreme Court's decision, the team there launched a Care Fund that covers the full cost of reproductive services for patients with nowhere else to turn, including those traveling from states with bans. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

Noun

These reproductives will have two sets of wings with the front pair longer than the hind pair. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

She was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects 8% to 18% of reproductive-aged women. —Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

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