Reproduce

Pronunciation: /riːprəˈdjuːs/

Definitions of reproduce

verb to produce offspring or make a copy of something

Example Sentences

A1 Rabbits reproduce quickly.

A2 Plants reproduce through seeds or spores.

B1 Certain species of fish can reproduce asexually.

B2 In order to reproduce, some animals engage in elaborate courtship rituals.

C1 The scientist was able to reproduce the results of the experiment multiple times.

C2 Artificial intelligence can be used to reproduce human-like speech patterns.

Examples of reproduce in a Sentence

formal Many organisms have the ability to reproduce through a process called sexual reproduction.

informal Plants reproduce by producing seeds that can grow into new plants.

slang Dude, did you know that fish can reproduce by laying eggs?

figurative The artist was able to reproduce the exact details of the landscape in his painting.

Grammatical Forms of reproduce

• past tense: reproduced
• plural: reproduces
• comparative: more reproductive
• superlative: most reproductive
• present tense: reproduces
• future tense: will reproduce
• perfect tense: has reproduced
• continuous tense: is reproducing
• singular: reproduces
• positive degree: reproductive
• infinitive: reproduce
• gerund: reproducing
• participle: reproducing

Origin and Evolution of reproduce

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reproduce' originated from the Latin word 'reproducere', which is a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'producere' meaning 'to bring forth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reproduce' has evolved to encompass not only the biological process of producing offspring, but also the act of replicating or duplicating something in various contexts such as art, technology, and media.