Nonreproductive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nonreproductive is an adjective meaning Not able to reproduce; sterile.
Meaning
Not able to reproduce; sterile.
More Meanings
- Not of or pertaining to reproduction.
- (biology) Any creature that cannot reproduce.
Example Sentences
In ant societies, the nonreproductives do particular tasks that benefit “the queens,” who reproduce.
Word Forms
- nonreproductives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unreproductive, nonreproducing, sterile, nonreproduced, unreproduced, nonprocreating.
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