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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Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Endometriosis affects about 10% of girls and women of reproductive age worldwide, causing fatigue, heavy or irregular periods, debilitating pain, and infertility.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nbc Universal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2024
And growing evidence suggests high exposure to microplastics (and the lengthy list of chemicals they’re made from) could provoke immune and stress responses, along with various reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral issues.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Besides the supply-demand mismatch between fertility doctors and potential patients, IVF is invasive and can be financially out of reach: the procedure is costly and it’s not covered through Medicaid which supports half of the reproductive people in this country.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Endometriosis affects about 10% of girls and women of reproductive age worldwide, causing fatigue, heavy or irregular periods, debilitating pain, and infertility.
—Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
There's so much work to do as the House Republican Conference chair, as the reproductive for New York's 21st congressional district.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2024
And growing evidence suggests high exposure to microplastics (and the lengthy list of chemicals they’re made from) could provoke immune and stress responses, along with various reproductive, metabolic, and behavioral issues.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
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“Reproductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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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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