CEFR C1

reproduction

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: procreation, breeding, propagation, generation

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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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Antonyms of reproduction

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