# procreation

/ˈpɹoʊkɹiˈeɪʃən/ (US) · /pɹˌɒkɹiːˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/procreation
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

the process of having babies or producing young. It is the biological way that living things continue their species.

For teachers: 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.

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