reproduction — the production of copies of something, especially artworks, documents, or recordings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the production of copies of something, especially artworks, documents, or recordings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃn/
Example Sentences
- The museum shop sells reproduction postcards of famous paintings for tourists who can't afford the originals.
- My biology teacher explained that pandas have such a low reproduction rate, they're basically too lazy to save their own species.
- The copyright notice warned against unauthorized reproduction of the content.
reproduction
NOUN[/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃn/]
the production of copies of something, especially artworks, documents, or recordings
The reproduction of the experiment produced the same results.
The reproduction of the document was nearly identical to the original.
Careful reproduction leads to error reduction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reproducere', combining 're-' (again) and 'producere' (to lead forth, produce). The term entered English in the 16th century to describe the act of producing again or creating copies.
Breakdown
re- (again) + produce (from Latin producere: pro- (forth) + ducere (to lead)) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or process) = reproduction
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📝Examples
“The museum shop sells reproduction postcards of famous paintings for tourists who can't afford the originals.”
“My biology teacher explained that pandas have such a low reproduction rate, they're basically too lazy to save their own species.”
“The copyright notice warned against unauthorized reproduction of the content.”
“Scientists are studying the reproduction patterns of endangered species in captivity.”
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