procreazione
procreation
noun proh-kreh-ah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin procreatio (generation, begetting).
Also means
reproduction
Usage Note
Procreazione is a formal or biological term for the act of reproduction and bringing offspring into the world. It appears in ethical and legal discussions (procreazione assistita = assisted reproduction). The related verb is procreare (to procreate). Plural: procreazioni (rarely used).
Examples
"La procreazione assistita è regolata dalla legge."
Natural Translation
Assisted reproduction is regulated by law.
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