reproductive

Everyday

1. To do with having young or making new living things. tree →
2. To do with copying or reproducing something, such as pictures. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons it is used in «reproductive system» (the body parts that let living things have young) and «reproductive parts of a flower» (stamen, carpel). It is a scientific, neutral word. Phrases: «reproductive system», «reproductive organs», «reproductive cycle».

Examples

• The stamen and carpel are the reproductive parts of a flower. tree →
• We learnt about the life cycle and the reproductive system in science. tree →
• Frogs have a reproductive cycle that starts with frogspawn. tree →
• Bees help the reproductive process of plants by carrying pollen. tree →
• Mammals and birds have different reproductive systems. tree →
• The reproductive season for many birds is spring. tree →

Note

Built from «reproduce» + «-ive». Noun: «reproduction». A science word used plainly in lessons; there is nothing rude about it.