reproduction

nounattested in dialogue

//ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən//

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

noun

1
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.
2
The act of making copies.
Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
3
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.
Jim was proud of the Rembrandt reproduction he owned.
4
A method for reproducing a bug or problem.
Could you file a bug at on the issue tracker with a minimum reproduction so that we can investigate?

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro- Proto-Italic *pro- Latin prō- Proto-Indo-European *dewk- Proto-Indo-European *déwkti Proto-Italic *doukō Latin dūcō Latin prōdūcō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin prōductiōder. Old French productionbor. Middle English produccioun English production English reproduction From re- + production.

Forms

plural: reproductions

repression · The act of repressing; state of being repressed.reproach · A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.reproduce · To produce an image or copy of.

reproduction · The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

reptile · A (typically scaly and egg-laying) cold-blooded vertebrate…republic · A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their…Republic · A small city in Republic County, Kansas, United States.

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