procreatively
|pro-cre-a-tive-ly|
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/ˌproʊkriˈeɪtɪvli/
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/ˌprəʊkriˈeɪtɪvli/
(procreative)
ability to produce
Etymology
Etymology Information
'procreatively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'procreare,' where 'pro-' meant 'forth' and 'creare' meant 'to create.'
Historical Evolution
'procreare' transformed into the English adjective 'procreative,' and the adverbial form 'procreatively' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create forth or bring into existence,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner relating to reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or capable of producing offspring or reproduction.
The species behaves procreatively during the spring season.
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Last updated: 2025/07/31 08:31