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- [ree-pruh-duhk-tiv ih-maj-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌri prəˈdʌk tɪv ɪˌmædʒ əˈneɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-pruh-duhk-tiv ih-maj-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌri prəˈdʌk tɪv ɪˌmædʒ əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of reproductive imagination words
- noun reproductive imagination the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses. 1
- noun reproductive imagination the action or process of forming such images or concepts. 1
- noun reproductive imagination the faculty of producing ideal creations consistent with reality, as in literature, as distinct from the power of creating illustrative or decorative imagery. Compare fancy (def 2). 1
- noun reproductive imagination the product of imagining; a conception or mental creation, often a baseless or fanciful one. 1
- noun reproductive imagination ability to face and resolve difficulties; resourcefulness: a job that requires imagination. 1
- noun reproductive imagination Psychology. the power of reproducing images stored in the memory under the suggestion of associated images (reproductive imagination) or of recombining former experiences in the creation of new images directed at a specific goal or aiding in the solution of problems (creative imagination) 1
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Origin of reproductive imagination
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin imāginātiōn- (stem of imāginātiō) fancy, equivalent to imāgināt(us) past participle of imāginārī to imagine (imāgin-, stem of imāgō image + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Reproductive imagination
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reproductive imagination popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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