reproduction Definition
- 1the process of producing offspring or making a copy
- 2the production of something, especially a work of art, by copying an original
Using reproduction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reproduction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The reproduction of plants can be done through seeds or cuttings.
Example
The museum sells reproductions of famous paintings.
Example
The company specializes in the reproduction of antique furniture.
reproduction Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for reproduction
Antonyms for reproduction
Phrases with reproduction
the process of producing offspring through the combination of genetic material from two individuals of different sexes
Example
Most animals and many plants reproduce through sexual reproduction.
the process of producing offspring without the involvement of genetic material from another individual
Example
Some plants and simple organisms like bacteria reproduce through asexual reproduction.
the production of a limited number of copies of a work of art or other item
Example
The artist authorized a limited reproduction of the painting for sale to collectors.
Origins of reproduction
from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' + 'productio' meaning 'production'
Summary: reproduction in Brief
Reproduction [ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃn] refers to the process of producing offspring or making a copy. It can be sexual or asexual, as in 'The reproduction of plants can be done through seeds or cuttings.' Reproduction also refers to the production of something by copying an original, as in 'The museum sells reproductions of famous paintings.'
