noun

procreation

Procreation (noun) means the process of producing offspring; reproduction. Example: “The article discussed procreation and family planning.”

noun

The process of producing offspring; reproduction.

"The article discussed procreation and family planning."

How to use procreation

Learner’s notes

In 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.

procreations plural

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The article discussed _____ and family planning.

From Old French procreacion, from Latin prōcreātiō, from prōcreāre, "to bring forth."

Origin: Latin

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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.".

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