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reproductive

re·pro·duc·tive [ rprə dúktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
involving production of new organisms: relating to, taking part in, or enabling the production of new offspring or individuals
reproductive organs

[Mid-18th century. <reproduce, after productive]

re·pro·duc·tive·ly adverb
re·pro·duc·tive·ness noun
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