reproducing
ˌriːprəˈdusɪŋ
Definition

Definition of reproducing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
copyingTECH.the act of making copies or duplicatesTECH.
  • The machine is used for reproducing documents quickly.
copying duplicating replicating
2.
offspring creationTECH.the process of creating offspringTECH.
  • Reproducing in some animals occurs only during specific seasons.
breeding procreation

Adjective

1.
copyingactively making a copy or duplicate
  • The reproducing machine was busy all day.
duplicating replicating
2.
biologyTECH.capable of producing offspring or copiesTECH.
  • The reproducing plants were carefully monitored in the greenhouse.
fertile generative prolific
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Origin of reproducing

Latin, re- (again) + producere (to lead forth)

Terms with reproducing included in their meaning

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sound
set of equipment for recording or reproducing sound
content transfer
reproducing content from one place to another
technology
equipment for reproducing recorded material
reproduction
method of reproducing text and images on paper
duplication
reproducing or duplicating something
duplication
the act of copying or reproducing something
biology
single-celled fungus reproducing by budding
replication
copying or reproducing something not original

Examples of reproducing in a sentence

  • The process of reproducing the book took several months.
  • Reproducing is essential for the survival of species.
  • Scientists study the factors affecting reproducing in different environments.
  • The reproducing printer made countless copies.
  • Reproducing devices are essential in modern offices.
  • The reproducing animals were kept in a separate enclosure.

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  1. French:reproduction, reproduisant, ...
  2. German:Reproduktion, kopierend, ...
  3. Italian:riproduzione, copiante, ...
  4. Spanish:reproducción, reproductor, ...
  5. Portuguese:reprodução, copiador, ...
  6. Chinese:复制, 复制的, ...
  7. Japanese:複製, 複製の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِنْساخ, ناسِخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכְפּוּל, מְשַׁכְפֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:воспроизведение, копировальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:копіювання, копіювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिलिपि बनाना, प्रतिलिपि बनाने वाला, ...
reproduce
ˌriːprəˈdjuːs

Definition of reproduce - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
duplicationtr./intr.create a copy or duplicate of somethingtr./intr.
  • The artist can reproduce the painting perfectly.
clone duplicate replicate
2.
creationtr.recreate a sound, image, or ideatr.
  • The device can reproduce high-quality sound.
duplicate imitate replicate
3.
biologicaltr./intr.TECH.produce offspring through sexual or asexual meanstr./intr.TECH.
  • The rabbits reproduce quickly in the wild..
breed procreate
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Expressions with reproduce

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increase in number rapidly
The rumors began to reproduce like rabbits, spreading through the office in no time.

Origin of reproduce

Latin, re (again) + producere (bring forth)

Examples of reproduce in a sentence

  • He managed to reproduce the sound exactly.
  • Artists strive to reproduce the original painting's colors.
  • The software can reproduce complex digital images.
  • Many plants reproduce through seeds.
  • Fish reproduce in large numbers.

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  1. French:reproduire, récréer, ...
  2. German:reproduzieren, nachbilden, ...
  3. Italian:riprodurre, ricreare, ...
  4. Spanish:reproducir, recrear, ...
  5. Portuguese:reproduzir, replicar, ...
  6. Chinese:复制, 再现, ...
  7. Japanese:再現する, 再生する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسَخَ, استنسخ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁכְפֵּל, לְשַׁחְזֵר, ...
  10. Russian:воспроизводить, воссоздавать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відтворити, репродукувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिलिपि बनाना, दोहराना, ...

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