reproduction (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which living organisms produce new individuals of the same kind.
Examples
Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
Asexual reproduction can occur through budding or fission.
The study of plant reproduction is crucial for agriculture.
How to Use reproduction
- reproduction of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being reproduced or copied. — "The reproduction of the document required a high-quality printer."
- rate of reproduction (collocation)
- The speed or frequency at which reproduction occurs. — "The high rate of reproduction in insects helps them survive."
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