self-reproducing

re·pro·duce

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Definitions of self-reproducing word

verb with object self-reproducing to make a copy, representation, duplicate, or close imitation of: to reproduce a picture. 1
verb with object self-reproducing Biology. to produce one or more other individuals of (a given kind of organism) by some process of generation or propagation, sexual or asexual. 1
verb with object self-reproducing to cause or foster the reproduction of (organisms). 1
verb with object self-reproducing to recall to the mind or have a mental image of (a past incident, scene, etc.), as by the aid of memory or imagination. 1
verb with object self-reproducing to produce again, as a play produced at an earlier time. 1
verb without object self-reproducing to reproduce its kind, as an organism; propagate; bear offspring. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; re- + produce

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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