B2 adjective ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
副詞
reproductively
形容詞
reproductive
関連
reproductiveness
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: reproductive

例文

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.

語族

名詞
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
副詞
reproductively
形容詞
reproductive
関連
reproductiveness

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

assisted reproductive technology

assisted reproductive technology

reproductive age

reproductive age

reproductive rate

reproductive rate

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: reproductive

関連単語

ancarny

C1

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tripendward

C1

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synacrness

C1

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unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

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antimanment

C1

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