reproduction
gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
English
~ 5000
szaporodás, reprodukció, másolat, visszaadás, lejátszás
NOUN
B1
1
szaporodás
B1
reprodukció
C1
Usage pattern:
[animal/plant/human] reproduction
Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
Az ivaros szaporodás során két szülő genetikai anyaga egyesül.
Climate change can affect the reproduction of many species.
Az éghajlatváltozás sok faj szaporodását befolyásolhatja.
The scientist studied the reproduction patterns of migratory birds.
Human reproduction is taught in biology class.
Some plants use asexual reproduction to create clones.
Learner examples
Reproduction is how animals make babies.
A szaporodás az, ahogyan az állatok utódokat hoznak létre.
Plants use seeds for reproduction.
A növények magokat használnak a szaporodáshoz.
Reproduction happens in both animals and plants.
The farmer studies cow reproduction.
Humans have special organs for reproduction.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
Meaning
Biological process of producing offspring
Collocations
sexual reproduction
|asexual reproduction
|human reproduction
|reproduction rate
|reproduction system
Synonyms
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.)
|
breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
Antonyms
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
Themes
biology
|science
|health
|nature
Definition
When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.
The natural process by which living organisms produce new individuals of the same species.
NOUN
B1
2
másolat
A2
reprodukció
B2
Usage pattern:
a reproduction of [something]
The museum displayed a reproduction of the famous painting.
A múzeumban a híres festmény egy másolatát állították ki.
This chair is a reproduction of an 18th-century design.
Ez a szék egy 18. századi terv alapján készült másolat.
The book contains high-quality reproductions of ancient maps.
A reproduction of the contract was kept in the archives.
He bought a reproduction rather than the expensive original.
Learner examples
This is a reproduction of an old photo.
Ez egy régi fénykép másolata.
I saw a reproduction of a famous picture.
Láttam egy híres kép másolatát.
The store sells reproduction chairs.
We have a reproduction of a map at home.
She made a reproduction of the letter.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
Meaning
Copy or duplicate of original
Collocations
exact reproduction
|faithful reproduction
|reproduction furniture
|reproduction painting
Synonyms
replica (Often implies a very close match to the original object.)
|
copy (General term for any duplicate; can be less precise.)
Antonyms
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
Themes
art
|manufacturing
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
An exact or close copy of something, especially an artwork, document, or object.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
visszaadás
B2
lejátszás
B1
The headphones offer excellent sound reproduction.
A fejhallgató kiváló hangvisszaadást nyújt.
Digital technology allows clear reproduction of old films.
A digitális technológia lehetővé teszi a régi filmek tiszta lejátszását.
The engineer tested the accuracy of color reproduction on the monitor.
Learner examples
This speaker has good sound reproduction.
Ennek a hangszórónak jó a hangvisszaadása.
The TV has clear picture reproduction.
Ennek a tévének tiszta a képvisszaadása.
We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
Meaning
Duplicating sound or image recordings
Collocations
sound reproduction
|video reproduction
|high-fidelity reproduction
Synonyms
playback (Commonly used for audio or video replay rather than making physical copies.)
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duplication (General copying process; not limited to media.)
Antonyms
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
Themes
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Definition
When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.
The act or process of playing back or duplicating recorded sound, images, or video.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reproduction
IPA
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - pro - duc - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reproduction
- Plural: reproduction, reproductions
Word family
Forms
reproductions
noun
Core family
reproduce
verb B2
reproductive
adjective B2
Related words
reproducible
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
irreproducible
adjective
Advanced or less common
reproducibility
noun C1
Expressions
asexual reproduction
1/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
One-parent biological reproduction process
When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.
Examples
- Bacteria often reproduce by asexual reproduction.
- Some plants can grow new ones through asexual reproduction.
faithful reproduction
1/fˈeɪθfəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Highly accurate copy of original item
A copy that is very close to the real thing.
Examples
- This is a faithful reproduction of the original manuscript.
- The craftsman made a faithful reproduction of the antique table.
sexual reproduction
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Two-parent biological reproduction process
When two living things make a baby by joining their special cells together.
Examples
- Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
- Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.