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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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, radically transforming the nation’s reproductive healthcare landscape.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 28 Oct. 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.
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Adjective
Enshrining these protections into law would have the effect of protecting reproductive freedom in the state, which currently allows for abortions up to 24 weeks, and at any time if your health or pregnancy is at risk.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, radically transforming the nation’s reproductive healthcare landscape.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 28 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 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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