Reproductive
(adjective)
- Relating to or used in reproduction.
- Able to produce offspring or multiply.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin reproductivus, from reproduct- "reproduced", from the verb reproducere.
Examples:
- The reproductive system is vital for producing offspring.
- Some species have a reproductive advantage over others.
- The mice have a high reproductive rate.
- The virus may have a detrimental effect on the reproductive capacity of the population.
- The reproductive organs play a crucial role in the life cycle of an organism.