reproductive
adjective/ˌriprəˈdʌktɪv/
Frequency rank: #5,385 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the process of producing offspring or reproduction.
Example sentence
Scientists are studying reproductive health issues that affect women of all ages.
Synonyms & related words
- generative
- procreative
- fertility
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