re·pro·duc·tive
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv 
: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction
highly reproductive wild geese
reproductively
adverb
: an actual or potential parent
specifically
: a sexually functional social insect
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Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Hormonal fluctuations and irregular periods are typical during these stages of the reproductive lifespan.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Nbc Universal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2024
And growing evidence suggests high exposure to microplastics (and the lengthy list of chemicals they’re made from) could provoke immune and stress responses, along with various reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral issues.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Burch made national news for sharing her story about having to end a much-wanted pregnancy, a story that resonated with the current state and nationwide debate over reproductive health care.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Hormonal fluctuations and irregular periods are typical during these stages of the reproductive lifespan.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
There's so much work to do as the House Republican Conference chair, as the reproductive for New York's 21st congressional district.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2024
And growing evidence suggests high exposure to microplastics (and the lengthy list of chemicals they’re made from) could provoke immune and stress responses, along with various reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral issues.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
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“Reproductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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reproductive
adjective
re·pro·duc·tive
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv
: of, relating to, functioning in, or capable of reproduction
reproductive organs
reproductively
adverb
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