Reproduce
Definition
Reproduce generally refers to the act of producing again. In biological context, it relates to the process of generating offspring, while in other contexts, it can refer to the act of duplicating, copying, or recreating something.
Parts of Speech
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌriːprəˈdus/
- Respelling: ree-pruh-DOOS (with "ree" as in "see," "pruh" as a softer, unstressed sound, and "DOOS" as in "moose")
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
- Respelling: ree-pruh-DYOOS (similar to American English, with "ree" as in "see," "pruh" as a softer, unstressed sound, and "DYOOS" as in "use" with a 'y' sound before the "oo")
In both dialects, "reproduce" is pronounced with the primary stress on the last syllable. The main difference lies in the pronunciation of this syllable, with American English typically using a simpler "oo" sound, while British English often includes a slight "y" sound before the "oo," reflecting typical pronunciation differences between the dialects.
Etymology
The term "reproduce" is from the Late Latin reproducere, which is from re- meaning 'again' + producere meaning 'bring forth, produce.' It has been used in the English language since the 17th century.
Derivatives
- Reproduction
- Reproductive
- Reproducibility
- Reproducibly
- Reproducer
Synonyms
- Duplicate
- Copy
- Replicate
Antonyms
- Destroy
- Eliminate
- Eradicate
Usage
The term "reproduce" is widely used in various fields such as biology, technology, and the arts to denote the act of duplicating or generating anew.
Related Terms
- Replication
- Duplication
- Procreation
- Generation
- Imitation
Detailed Definition
Verb
- To create an exact copy of something.
- Example: Scientists were able to reproduce the artwork using advanced printing technology.
- To produce offspring through sexual or asexual means.
- Example: Some species can reproduce both sexually and asexually depending on environmental conditions.
- To generate again or anew.
- Example: The band aimed to reproduce the success of their first album.
reproduce
Every day, this automated plant can reproduce thousands of microchips.
Scientists were able to reproduce the artwork using advanced printing technology.
Watching the birds care for their eggs in the nest, the children learned how animals reproduce.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 繁殖 (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fán zhí/
- Respelling in English: fan-zhr
- 复制 (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fù zhì/
- Respelling in English: foo-jhr
🇮🇳 Hindi
- प्रजनन करना (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɾəd͡ʒənən kəɾnɑː/
- Respelling in English: pruh-juh-nun kur-nah
- नकल करना (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nəkəl kəɾnɑː/
- Respelling in English: nuh-kul kur-nah
🇪🇸 Spanish
- reproducir (biologically reproduce or make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /re.pro.du'θir/ (Spain), /re.pro.du'sir/ (Latin America)
- Respelling in English: reh-pro-doo-theer/sir
🇫🇷 French
- reproduire (biologically reproduce or make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁə.pʁo.dɥiʁ/
- Respelling in English: ruh-pro-dweer
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- تكاثر (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /takaːθar/
- Respelling in English: tah-kah-thur
- نسخ (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nɑsχ/
- Respelling in English: nas-kh
🇧🇩 Bengali
- প্রজনন করা (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /prod͡ʒɔnɔn kɔra/
- Respelling in English: pro-joh-non koh-rah
- অনুলিপি করা (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɔnulipi kɔra/
- Respelling in English: oh-noo-lee-pee koh-rah
🇷🇺 Russian
- размножаться (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /rɐzmnoˈʐat͡sə/
- Respelling in English: raz-mno-zhat-suh
- копировать (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kopʲɪˈrovatʲ/
- Respelling in English: koh-pee-roh-vat
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- reproduzir (biologically reproduce or make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁɛ.pɾo.du'ziɾ/
- Respelling in English: heh-proh-doo-zeer
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- berkembang biak (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bərkəmbaŋ bi.ʔak/
- Respelling in English: ber-kem-bang bee-ak
- menduplikasi (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /məndupli'kasi/
- Respelling in English: men-doo-plee-kah-see
🇩🇪 German
- sich fortpflanzen (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /zɪç fɔʁtˈpflanʦn̩/
- Respelling in English: zich fort-pflan-tsen
- kopieren (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ko'piːʁən/
- Respelling in English: koh-peer-en
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 繁殖する (はんしょくする, biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /hanshoku suru/
- Respelling in English: han-shoh-koo soo-roo
- 複製する (ふくせいする, make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fukusei suru/
- Respelling in English: foo-koo-say soo-roo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- sinh sản (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /siɲ ʂaːn/
- Respelling in English: seen shan
- sao chép (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /saw ʈʂɛp/
- Respelling in English: sao chep
🇰🇷 Korean
- 번식하다 (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bʌn.ʃik̚.hɐ.dɐ/
- Respelling in English: bun-sheek-hah-dah
- 복사하다 (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bo.k͈sa.ha.da/
- Respelling in English: bok-sah-hah-dah
🇹🇷 Turkish
- üremek (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /yɾeˈmek/
- Respelling in English: yuh-reh-mek
- kopyalamak (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔpjaˈlamak/
- Respelling in English: kop-yah-lah-mak
🇵🇰 Urdu
- تولید کرنا (biologically reproduce)
- IPA Pronunciation: /to.liːd̪ kəɾ.naː/
- Respelling in English: toh-leed kur-nah
- نقل کرنا (make a copy)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nəql kəɾ.naː/
- Respelling in English: naq-kul kur-nah
