Synonyms for

Reproductive

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

Definition

Relating to or involving reproduction.

Synonyms & similar words

generative procreative procreative procreant progenitive multiplicative breeding fertile fecund fruitful generative prolific reproductory spawning procreational generational procreative reproductory multiplicative progenitive germinal breeding

Synonyms by register

Formal

procreative fecund generative prolific

Literary

fruitful prolific

Antonyms

sterile infertile barren unproductive non-procreative asexual

Common collocations

  • reproductive system
  • reproductive health
  • reproductive rights
  • reproductive technology
  • reproductive organs
  • reproductive cycle
  • reproductive success

Word family

noun reproduction
verb reproduce
adverb reproductively

Usage note

Primarily used in biological and scientific contexts. Avoid using informally; 'reproduction' or 'having babies' are more appropriate in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The reproductive organs of a flower are called the pistil and stamen.
  2. The male and female reproductive systems work together to create offspring.
  3. Some animals have asexual reproductive processes.
  4. Reproductive health is an important topic for everyone to understand.
  5. The study of reproductive biology is fascinating.

Quotes

  • Reproductive freedom is critical to a whole range of issues. If we can't take charge of this most personal aspect of our lives, we can't take care of anything. It should not be seen as a privilege or as a benefit, but a fundamental human right.
  • Human beings are the only creatures on earth that claim to be conscious of their own mortality. Perhaps it is this very consciousness that has prompted us to try to find ways to cheat death. From breathing machines to organ transplants, we have gone to great lengths to keep our bodies going. But even as we try to extend our lives, we are also trying to ensure that we pass on our genes - that we reproduce. Reproductive technology is the latest frontier in this struggle against mortality.
  • Feminism has fought no wars. It has killed no opponents. It has set up no concentration camps, starved no enemies, practiced no cruelties. Its battles have been for education, for the vote, for better working conditions, for safety in the streets, for child care, for social welfare, for rape crisis centers, women's refuges, reforms in the law. If someone says, 'Oh, I'm not a feminist', I ask, 'Why? What's your problem?'

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