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1reproductive
adjective re·pro·duc·tive \ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv\
: relating to or involved in the production of babies, young animals, or new plants
Full Definition of REPRODUCTIVE
: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction <highly reproductive wild geese>
— re·pro·duc·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of REPRODUCTIVE
1753
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2reproductive
noun
Definition of REPRODUCTIVE
: an actual or potential parent; specifically : a sexually functional social insect
First Known Use of REPRODUCTIVE
1934
REPRODUCTIVELY Defined for Kids
reproductive
adjective re·pro·duc·tive \ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv\
Definition of REPRODUCTIVE for Kids
: relating to or concerned with the production of offspring <reproductive cells>
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reproductive
adjective re·pro·duc·tive \ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv\
Medical Definition of REPRODUCTIVE
: of, relating to, functioning in, or capable of reproduction <reproductive organs>
—re·pro·duc·tive·ly adverb
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