reproductive-enhancing
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/ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
boosting reproductive ability
Etymology
'reproductive-enhancing' is a compound word formed from 'reproductive' and 'enhancing'. 'Reproductive' originates from Latin 'reproductivus', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'producere' meant 'to bring forth'. 'Enhancing' comes from Old French 'enhauncer', meaning 'to raise or elevate'.
'Reproductive' evolved from the Latin 'reproductivus' through Middle English, while 'enhancing' evolved from Old French 'enhauncer'. The combination of these words into 'reproductive-enhancing' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'reproductive' meant 'related to reproduction', and 'enhancing' meant 'to improve or augment'. Together, they convey the idea of improving reproductive capabilities.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
enhancing or improving the ability to reproduce.
The new supplement is said to have reproductive-enhancing properties.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 09:16