B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
부사
reproductively
형용사
reproductive
관련
reproductiveness
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: reproductive

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
reproduction
Verb
reproduce
부사
reproductively
형용사
reproductive
관련
reproductiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

assisted reproductive technology

assisted reproductive technology

reproductive age

reproductive age

reproductive rate

reproductive rate

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: reproductive

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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