reproduction

[ree-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌri prəˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

something duplicated; duplication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breeding copy facsimile imitation photocopy photograph picture print propagation recreation replica replication

STRONG

Photostat Xerox carbon clone ditto dupe fake flimsy generation increase look-alike mimeo mimeograph multiplication offprint pic portrayal procreation proliferation reduplication reenactment renewal reprinting revival transcription twin

WEAK

carbon copy chip off old block mirror image repro stat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

original

STRONG

decrease destruction subtraction

Example Sentences

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R0 is a basic reproduction number measuring the contagion potential of a virus, so an R0 of 2.7 means one infected person will spread it to 2.7 other people on average.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

As part of the agreement with the council, Small retained copyright for the sculpture - with any reproduction of it for commercial reasons requiring a separate agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A reproduction of a major religious text is bound to have an impact on the classroom experience.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

"The occurrence of juvenile specimens raises the question whether active reproduction may be occurring in the region."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

I owned that I was somewhat surprised to hear that Private Williams was so much in favor of reproduction, when his views of our future were so grim.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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