B2nounsciencearts
US/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
UK/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
the process by which living things produce young, or a copy of something such as a painting
In context
Sexual reproduction in plants often depends on insects carrying pollen.
The museum shop sells a cheap reproduction of the famous painting.
The sound reproduction on these speakers is remarkably clear.
Words that go with reproduction
adjective + noun
- sexual reproductionMany fish rely on sexual reproduction.
- asexual reproductionBacteria use asexual reproduction to multiply.
- human reproductionThe course covers human reproduction and growth.
- cheap reproductionThe shop sells cheap reproduction furniture.
noun + noun
- sound reproductionGood sound reproduction needs quality speakers.
noun + preposition
- reproduction ofThe reproduction of the painting looked almost real.