re·pro·duc·tive
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv 
: of, relating to, or capable of reproduction
highly reproductive wild geese
reproductively
adverb
: an actual or potential parent
specifically
: a sexually functional social insect
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Bass in the pre-spawn period often feed voraciously to put on weight for their reproductive rigors.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
She was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects 8% to 18% of reproductive-aged women.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And access to Medicaid and affordable reproductive healthcare resources are being significantly reduced across the country.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Bass in the pre-spawn period often feed voraciously to put on weight for their reproductive rigors.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
These reproductives, called alates, will have two sets of wings of different sizes, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
She was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects 8% to 18% of reproductive-aged women.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Reproductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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reproductive
adjective
re·pro·duc·tive
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-tiv
: of, relating to, functioning in, or capable of reproduction
reproductive organs
reproductively
adverb
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