reproductive
adjective
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Definition of reproductive
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction
highly reproductive wild geese
reproductive
nounDefinition of reproductive (Entry 2 of 2)
: an actual or potential parent
specifically
: a sexually functional social insect
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The role of white women — long key players in dictating and constraining the reproductive choices of others — is too often discounted and overlooked, experts say. — NBC News, "It's not just men: White conservative women have played key role in abortion policy changes this year," 13 Aug. 2019 And brands like The Lip Bar, Beauty Bakerie, and The Crayon Case had makeup covered, while The Honey Pot Company was there to take care of your feminine reproductive and vaginal needs. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "These Are The Black-Owned Brands From Beautycon LA You Should Be Shopping," 12 Aug. 2019 Phthalates have been linked to reproductive and hormonal harm in children and men. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 The dogs are cooperative hunters and cooperative breeders, a fairly rare reproductive strategy among mammals. — Natalie Angier, New York Times, "Wild Pups Romp Again in an African Paradise," 3 Aug. 2019 Aging population The first 16 fish Lackmann aged were all over 80 years old, highlighting another surprising finding: Many of the fish were born prior to 1939, suggesting a reproductive failure spanning decades. — Sean Landsman, National Geographic, "112-year-old fish has broken a longevity record," 2 Aug. 2019 But more studies are required to prove that this microbe has significant reproductive consequences. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "New test from San Diego’s Hologic is first in U.S. to help detect new STD threat," 2 Aug. 2019 And the company recently announced a partnership with Ferring Pharmaceuticals and the Eliava Foundation, a Georgian nonprofit that is a separate entity from the Institute, to begin research for reproductive and women’s health. — B David Zarley, The Verge, "These superbug-fighting viruses are making a comeback," 5 July 2019 After news broke, Yellowhammer Fund set up a donation for Jones’ legal fees citing dedication to reproductive justice. — al.com, "Alabama’s Yellowhammer Fund faces growing pains amid flood of donations," 30 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reproductive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reproductive
reproductive
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of reproductive
: relating to or involved in the production of babies, young animals, or new plants
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reproductive
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Kids Definition of reproductive
: relating to or concerned with the production of offspring
reproductive cells
reproductive
adjective
re·pro·duc·tive
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Medical Definition of reproductive
: of, relating to, functioning in, or capable of reproduction
reproductive organs
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