B2 adjective Neutral

reproductive

/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Relating to the biological process by which plants and animals produce offspring. It often describes the organs, systems, or rights associated with the creation of new life or the copying of an original form.

Beispiele

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1

Maintaining good reproductive health is essential for overall well-being.

Maintaining good reproductive health is essential for overall well-being.

2

The government is debating new legislation regarding reproductive rights.

The government is debating new legislation regarding reproductive rights.

3

I'm watching a documentary about the reproductive habits of penguins.

I'm watching a documentary about the reproductive habits of penguins.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
Adverb
reproductively
Adjektiv
reproductive
Verwandt
reproductiveness
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'RE-' (again) + 'PRODUCE' + '-IVE' (nature of). It describes the nature of producing something again (like a child or a copy).

Schnelles Quiz

Biologists are studying the ___ cycle of salmon to understand their population decline.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: reproductive

Beispiele

1

Maintaining good reproductive health is essential for overall well-being.

everyday

Maintaining good reproductive health is essential for overall well-being.

2

The government is debating new legislation regarding reproductive rights.

formal

The government is debating new legislation regarding reproductive rights.

3

I'm watching a documentary about the reproductive habits of penguins.

informal

I'm watching a documentary about the reproductive habits of penguins.

4

The research focuses on the reproductive success of migratory birds in changing climates.

academic

The research focuses on the reproductive success of migratory birds in changing climates.

5

The pharmaceutical company is investing heavily in reproductive medicine technology.

business

The pharmaceutical company is investing heavily in reproductive medicine technology.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
Adverb
reproductively
Adjektiv
reproductive
Verwandt
reproductiveness

Häufige Kollokationen

reproductive organs reproductive organs
reproductive system reproductive system
reproductive rights reproductive rights
reproductive health reproductive health
reproductive cycle reproductive cycle

Häufige Phrasen

assisted reproductive technology

assisted reproductive technology

reproductive age

reproductive age

reproductive rate

reproductive rate

Wird oft verwechselt mit

reproductive vs productive

Productive means being efficient or producing a lot of goods/work, while reproductive specifically refers to biological offspring or copies.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used in scientific, medical, and political contexts. It is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun, such as 'system' or 'rights'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse it with 'productive'; remember that 're-' implies the continuation or copying of a species or thing.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'RE-' (again) + 'PRODUCE' + '-IVE' (nature of). It describes the nature of producing something again (like a child or a copy).

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 're-' (again) and 'producere' (bring forth).

Grammatikmuster

Attributive adjective (placed before nouns) Non-gradable adjective (usually doesn't take 'more' or 'very')
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Kultureller Kontext

The term 'reproductive rights' is a significant and often debated topic in global politics and human rights discussions.

Schnelles Quiz

Biologists are studying the ___ cycle of salmon to understand their population decline.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: reproductive

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