reproduction
Americannoun
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the act or process of reproducing.
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the state of being reproduced.
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something made by reproducing an original; copy; duplicate.
a photographic reproduction; a reproduction of a Roman vase.
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Biology. the natural process among organisms by which new individuals are generated and the species perpetuated.
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- propagation, generation
noun
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biology any of various processes, either sexual or asexual, by which an animal or plant produces one or more individuals similar to itself
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an imitation or facsimile of a work of art, esp of a picture made by photoengraving
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Sometimes shortened to: repro. ( as modifier )
a reproduction portrait
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the quality of sound from an audio system
this amplifier gives excellent reproduction
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the act or process of reproducing
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the state of being reproduced
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a revival of an earlier production, as of a play
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The process by which cells and organisms produce other cells and organisms of the same kind.
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◆ The reproduction of organisms by the union of male and female reproductive cells (gametes) is called sexual reproduction. Many unicellular and most multicellular organisms reproduce sexually.
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◆ Reproduction in which offspring are produced by a single parent, without the union of reproductive cells, is called asexual reproduction. The fission (splitting) of bacterial cells and the cells of multicellular organisms by mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction, as is the budding of yeast cells and the generation of clones by runners in plants. Many plants and fungi are capable of reproducing both sexually and asexually, as are some animals, such as sponges and aphids.
Other Word Forms
- nonreproduction noun
- self-reproduction noun
Etymology
Origin of reproduction
First recorded in 1650–60; re- + production
Example Sentences
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Because many offspring hatched together and reproduction occurred more frequently than in mammals, this strategy increased the odds that at least some would survive, without requiring prolonged parental investment.
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That result allowed them to rule out that reproduction between the species was incompatible.
From Barron's
According to the international scientific body, the Northeast Atlantic mackerel population has fallen into a danger zone where its reproduction is no longer guaranteed.
From Barron's
Researchers note that health worries may be more persistent over time, while concerns about beauty and reproduction may lessen with age.
From Science Daily
In extreme conditions such as droughts, famines or freezing temperatures, animals activate resilience programs like hibernation instead of investing energy in reproduction.
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