Definition

This word describes something that cannot produce offspring or is not related to the process of reproduction.

Example

Some plants have nonreproductive parts that do not contribute to their ability to create new plants.

Conversation

I read that some plants are nonreproductive and just grow for show.

Really? I didn't know that was a thing in nature.

Yeah, it's interesting how they can thrive without producing seeds.

Nature is full of surprises, isn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonreproductive → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "reproductive" (from Latin "reproductivus", meaning capable of producing again). The word "nonreproductive" means not capable of producing again or not related to reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'reproductive' meaning capable of producing again — so nonreproductive refers to something that does not produce again.

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