Reproduction
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
Definitions
3 meaningsThe process by which organisms generate new individuals of their kind.
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
The act or process of generating offspring.
The study of reproduction in plants is called botany.
💡 Simply: Imagine making copies of yourself! That's reproduction in the animal and plant world. It's how new babies and plants get made. It's like making new versions of yourself
👶 For kids: When animals and plants make babies or new plants, it's called reproduction!
More Examples
Human reproduction is a complex process involving both male and female contributions.
The successful reproduction of the endangered species is the conservation's major focus.
How It's Used
"Sexual reproduction in mammals involves the fusion of gametes."
"Many species of birds have a specific breeding season for reproduction."
The act or process of making a copy or a representation of something.
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
The creation of a copy or representation.
The museum allowed reproductions of the sculpture to be sold.
💡 Simply: Ever made a photocopy or a duplicate? That's reproduction in the sense of copying things. Like making a copy of a picture or a document. It's creating an exact copy.
👶 For kids: Making a copy of something is called a reproduction! Like copying a drawing!
More Examples
The artist made many reproductions of her original artwork.
The quality of reproduction on the poster was excellent.
How It's Used
"The museum sells high-quality reproductions of famous paintings."
"Accurate reproduction of color is crucial in the printing industry."
The representation of something.
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
The act or process of representing something.
The historical drama gave an authentic reproduction of the era.
💡 Simply: Imagine a play that perfectly copies the look and feel of another time. That's reproduction in the sense of showing or portraying something.
👶 For kids: Showing something like it really is! Like making a play or a picture that looks just like something else.
More Examples
The photographer was known for his stunning reproductions of nature.
The director wanted to create an accurate reproduction of the battle scene.
How It's Used
"The movie has a high-fidelity reproduction of the roaring twenties."
"The book offers an amazing reproduction of the Victorian society."
Synonyms
Breeding
Multiplication
Propagation
Copy
Duplication
Replica
Depiction
Portrayal
Representation
Idioms & expressions
reproductive system
The organs involved in the process of producing offspring.
"The reproductive system of humans differs greatly between males and females."
reproductive rights
Rights relating to reproductive health and autonomy.
"The debate on reproductive rights remains a controversial topic."
From Latin *reproductio*, from *re-*, meaning 'again', and *productio*, meaning 'a leading forth, production'. Tracing back to *producere*, 'to bring forth'.
The term's usage in biological contexts gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries with advancements in biological understanding. It was present in early usage, particularly in art and printing to describe copying.
Memory tip
Think 're-' (again) and 'production', as in, making new versions of the same species, like a copy.