noun
procreation
Procreation (noun) means the process of producing offspring; reproduction. Example: “The article discussed procreation and family planning.”
noun
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The process of producing offspring; reproduction.
"The article discussed procreation and family planning."
How to use procreation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal term for having or producing children.
When to use it
Formal; used in legal, religious, or biological contexts more than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- procreations
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Etymology
From Old French procreacion, from Latin prōcreātiō, from prōcreāre, "to bring forth."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for procreation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “procreation” mean?
The word “procreation” means the process of producing offspring; reproduction. In plain terms, the formal term for having or producing children.
How do you use “procreation” in a sentence?
Here is “procreation” used in a sentence: “The article discussed procreation and family planning.”
What is another word for “procreation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “procreation” include reproduction.
What part of speech is “procreation”?
“Procreation” is a noun.
Where does the word “procreation” come from?
The word “procreation” comes from Latin. From Old French procreacion, from Latin prōcreātiō, from prōcreāre, "to bring forth.".
