Pronunciation

/rɪˈprəʊdjuːs/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or process of producing offspring or copies of something, especially sexually: The plant can reproduce asexually through runners.
2. The ability to create or produce something anew: This software has excellent reproduction capabilities.

Verb

1. To produce offspring or replicas: Many animals reproduce annually or seasonally.
2. To make a copy or duplicate of something: They reproduced the ancient sculpture with great precision.
3. (Computing) To create a digital copy or image: The scanner reproduces the text perfectly.

Adjective

1. Characteristic of or involving reproduction: Reproductive biology is a fascinating field.
2. Capable of producing offspring: Endangered species often have limited reproductive rates.

Phrases

• “Reproduce cells” (Science)
• “Reproductive health” (Medical context)
• “Reproduction rights” (Legal or artistic context)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bacteria reproduce rapidly under optimal conditions.”
• Verb: “Scientists are studying how plants reproduce.”
• Adjective: “The new technology allows for high-quality reproductive prints.”

Synonyms

• Replicate
• Generate
• Bear offspring
• Create replicas
• Duplicate
• Procreate
• Spawn
• Generate copies