'reproduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reproducere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'producere' meant 'to lead forth.'

'reproducere' transformed into the French word 'reproduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reproduce' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to lead forth again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create a copy or representation of something.'