reproduction
Translation
reproduction, copy, replica
Examples
We studied the reproduction of cells in biology class.
We studied the reproduction of cells in biology class.
This is a reproduction of a famous painting.
This is a reproduction of a famous painting.
Grammar Patterns
((reproduction of sth.)) the process of creating (sth.) again The reproduction of cells is a complex process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: procreation, breeding, copy, duplicate; Antonyms: original
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) + 'production'. It literally means 'the action of producing again'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-produce'. It's about producing something again, whether it's new life or a copy of an object.