word
Reproduction
Ree-pruh-DUH-kshuhn
/ˌriːprʌˈdʌkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reproduction
Dictionary meaning
The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring.
Examples
- Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient.
Synonyms: breeding, procreation, facts of life
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