Reproduction

Pronunciation: /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

Reproduction (noun)

  1. the process of making new babies or young animals.
  2. the act of making a copy of something.
  3. the study of how living things produce offspring.

Examples

  • Reproduction is essential for the survival of species.
  • Many animals have unique reproduction methods.

Common collocations: sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, reproduction rate, exact reproduction, high-quality reproduction

Synonyms of Reproduction

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reproduction

  • When discussing the end of a species.