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reproductive

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re·pro·duc·tive  (rpr-dktv)
adj.
Of, relating to, or capable of reproduction: reproductive organs.
n.
Zoology A reproductive organism, especially a sexually mature social insect.
repro·ductive·ly adv.
repro·ductive·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.reproductive - producing new life or offspring; "the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions"; "the reproductive or generative organs"
procreative, generative
fruitful - productive or conducive to producing in abundance; "be fruitful and multiply"
Translations
reproductive [riːprəˈdʌktɪv] adj → reproductor(a)
reproductive [riːprəˈdʌktɪv] adj → reproducteur/trice
reproductive [riːprəˈdʌktɪv] reproduce adj (system, organs) → Fortpflanzungs-
reproductive [riːprəˈdʌktɪv] adj → riproduttore/trice; riproduttivo/a


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But I am strongly inclined to suspect that the most frequent cause of variability may be attributed to the male and female reproductive elements having been affected prior to the act of conception.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
The chief landmarks in the poem are as follows: after the first 103 lines, which contain at least three distinct preludes, three primeval beings are introduced, Chaos, Earth, and Eros -- here an indefinite reproductive influence.
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