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reproduce
verb re·pro·duce \ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\
: to make a copy of (something)
: to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else)
: to cause (something) to happen again in the same way
Full Definition of REPRODUCE
transitive verb
: to produce again: as a : to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process b : to cause to exist again or anew <reproduce water from steam> c : to imitate closely <sound-effects can reproduce the sound of thunder> d : to present again e : to make a representation (as an image or copy) of <reproduce a face on canvas> f : to revive mentally : recall g : to translate (a recording) into sound
intransitive verb
1
: to undergo reproduction
2
: to produce offspring
— re·pro·duc·er noun
— re·pro·duc·ibil·i·ty \-ˌdü-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌdyü-\ noun
— re·pro·duc·ible \-ˈdü-sə-bəl, -ˈdyü-\ adjective or noun
— re·pro·duc·ibly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of REPRODUCE
circa 1611
REPRODUCIBILITY Defined for Kids
reproduce
verb re·pro·duce \ˌrē-prə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\
re·pro·ducedre·pro·duc·ing
Definition of REPRODUCE for Kids
1
: to produce another living thing of the same kind <Many plants reproduce by means of seeds.>
2
: to imitate closely <Sound effects reproduced thunder.>
3
: to make a copy of
Medical Dictionary
reproduce
verb re·pro·duce \ˌrē-prə-ˈd(y)üs\
re·pro·ducedre·pro·duc·ing
Medical Definition of REPRODUCE
transitive verb
1
: to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process
2
: to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test
intransitive verb
1
: to undergo reproduction
2
: to produce offspring
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