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reproduction

[ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃn]

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

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'

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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.'