PROCREATION

reproduction, procreation, breeding, facts of life

(noun) the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

procreation (usually uncountable, plural procreations)

The process by which an organism produces others of its biological kind

The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing biological offspring

Synonyms

• reproduction

Anagrams

• incorporate

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`cre*a"tion n. Etym: [F. procréation, L, procreatio.]

Definition: The act of begetting; generation and production of young. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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