non-reproductive
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/nɒn-rɪˈprəʊdʌktɪv/
not involved in reproduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-reproductive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reproductive' which comes from Latin 'reproducere', meaning 'to produce again'.
Historical Evolution
'Reproductive' evolved from the Latin word 'reproducere', which was adapted into Middle English as 'reproducyon', eventually becoming 'reproductive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reproductive' meant 'to produce again', but in modern usage, it refers to the biological process of producing offspring.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involved in reproduction.
The non-reproductive parts of the plant include the leaves and stems.
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