Synonyms for

Reproduction

Verb / ˌri:prʌˈdʌkʃʌn / Another word for reproduction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process.

Synonyms & similar words

replica factsoflife reproductivememory procreation replication breeding procreation generation multiplication breeding spawning proliferation progeneration recreation replication duplication copy cloning imitation reduplication recurrence regeneration renewal proliferousness fecundity fruitfulness

Synonyms by register

Formal

procreation generation propagation replication

Informal

making babies breeding making more

Literary

fecundation genesis

Antonyms

sterility barrenness infertility impotence unproductiveness

Common collocations

  • sexual reproduction
  • asexual reproduction
  • human reproduction
  • plant reproduction
  • animal reproduction
  • artificial reproduction
  • reproduction rate
  • reproduction process

Word family

noun reproduction
verb reproduce
adjective reproductive

Usage note

Reproduction primarily refers to the biological process of creating offspring. In other contexts, it can mean making copies or replicas.

Example sentences

  1. The process of reproduction is different for different species.
  2. The reproductive system is responsible for the continuation of life.
  3. Frogs lay eggs for reproduction.
  4. Some plants reproduce by seeds while others reproduce by spores.
  5. Reproduction is a natural process that occurs in all living organisms.

Quotes

  • Reproduction is the only way we can ensure the survival of our species.
  • The miracle of reproduction is something that we should all appreciate.
  • Reproduction is nature's way of ensuring the continuation of life.

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