reproduction
gb/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 5000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
event
1
Biological process of producing offspring
When animals, plants, or people make babies or new individuals of the same kind.
Patrón de uso:
[animal/plant/human] reproduction
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproduction' with 'production' in general manufacturing contexts; 'reproduction' here specifically refers to living things creating new life.
Sinónimos
procreation (More formal and often used in human or religious contexts.)
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breeding (Commonly used for animals and agriculture.)
Antónimos
sterility (Refers to the inability to reproduce.)
Colocaciones
sexual reproduction
|asexual reproduction
|human reproduction
|reproduction rate
|reproduction system
Temas
biology
|science
|health
|nature
Ejemplos
- Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
- Climate change can affect the reproduction of many species.
- The scientist studied the reproduction patterns of migratory birds.
- Human reproduction is taught in biology class.
- Some plants use asexual reproduction to create clones.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Reproduction is how animals make babies.
- Plants use seeds for reproduction.
- Reproduction happens in both animals and plants.
- The farmer studies cow reproduction.
- Humans have special organs for reproduction.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
Copy or duplicate of original
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
Patrón de uso:
a reproduction of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'representation'; a representation may not be an exact copy, whereas a reproduction aims to be identical or very close.
Sinónimos
replica (Often implies a very close match to the original object.)
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copy (General term for any duplicate; can be less precise.)
Antónimos
original (The first or genuine version from which copies are made.)
Colocaciones
exact reproduction
|faithful reproduction
|reproduction furniture
|reproduction painting
Temas
art
|manufacturing
|history
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ejemplos
- The museum displayed a reproduction of the famous painting.
- This chair is a reproduction of an 18th-century design.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a reproduction of an old photo.
- I saw a reproduction of a famous picture.
- The store sells reproduction chairs.
- We have a reproduction of a map at home.
- She made a reproduction of the letter.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
action
3
Duplicating sound or image recordings
When sound, pictures, or video are copied or played again from a recording.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'reproduction' with 'production'; in media contexts, 'production' refers to creation, while 'reproduction' refers to duplication or playback.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
recording (The act of capturing sounds or images, as opposed to playing them back.)
Colocaciones
sound reproduction
|video reproduction
|high-fidelity reproduction
Temas
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The headphones offer excellent sound reproduction.
- Digital technology allows clear reproduction of old films.
- The engineer tested the accuracy of color reproduction on the monitor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This speaker has good sound reproduction.
- The TV has clear picture reproduction.
- We listened to the music reproduction on the radio.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
reproduction
AFI
GB/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
re - pro - duc - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (duc)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: reproduction
- Plural: reproduction, reproductions
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
asexual reproduction
1/eɪsˈɛkʃuəl ɹˌipɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
One-parent biological reproduction process
When one living thing makes a new one without another parent.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in populations.
- Flowers use sexual reproduction through pollination.