Word
procreation
Phoneticspro·cre·ation
US/ˈpɹoʊkɹiˈeɪʃən/
UK/pɹˌɒkɹiːˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of having babies or producing young. It is the biological way that living things continue their species.
n. the act or process of producing offspring. Often used in biological or demographic contexts to describe the continuation of a species.
Examples
“The primary goal of many species is procreation.”
“In many animal species, the males perform elaborate displays to attract a mate for the purpose of procreation.”
“While modern medicine has significantly reduced infant mortality, the biological drive for procreation remains a fundamental aspect of human and animal behavior across all cultures.”
Examples
simple
“The primary goal of many species is procreation.”
contextual
“In many animal species, the males perform elaborate displays to attract a mate for the purpose of procreation.”
complex
“While modern medicine has significantly reduced infant mortality, the biological drive for procreation remains a fundamental aspect of human and animal behavior across all cultures.”
Etymology
From Old French procreacion, from Latin prōcreātiō (“generation”), the noun of action from prōcreāre (“to bring forth”), itself from prō- (“forth”) + creāre (“to create”). First attested in c. 1386.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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