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reproductive

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹipɹəˈdəktɪv// UK //ɹɪpɹədˈʌktɪv// re·pro·duc·tive

adj. relating to the process of having babies or producing young. It describes the parts of the body or the biological systems that make this possible.

adj. pertaining to the biological process by which organisms produce offspring. Often used in medical or sociological contexts to describe organs, systems, or rights.


SIMPLE

The doctor discussed the patient's reproductive health during the checkup.

CONTEXTUAL

Biologists study the reproductive cycles of migratory birds to understand how climate change affects their population growth.

COMPLEX

The debate over reproductive rights often centers on the tension between individual bodily autonomy and the state's interest in regulating medical procedures.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + productive.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, such as 'system', 'organs', or 'health'.

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