reproduction

reproduction, copy

noun reh-pro-dük-SYON Rare

Origin: Latin 're-' + 'producere' (produce again)

Also means

reproduction (biology)

Usage Note

Reproduction spans the biological sense (sexual or asexual reproduction) and the cultural sense (a printed or painted copy of an artwork). Reproduction interdite means 'reproduction prohibited' — a standard copyright notice. The verb is reproduire and the reflexive se reproduire means both 'to reproduce' and 'to happen again'.

Examples

"La reproduction de ce tableau est accrochée au mur."

Natural Translation

The reproduction of this painting is hanging on the wall.

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