English

Adjective

nonreproductive ‎(not comparable)

1. Not able to reproduce; sterile.
2. Not of or pertaining to reproduction.

Translations

Noun

nonreproductive ‎(plural nonreproductives)

1. (biology) Any creature that cannot reproduce.
   • 2009 June 16, Claudia Dreifus, “Insects Succeeding Through Cooperation”, in New York Times:

     In ant societies, the nonreproductives do particular tasks that benefit “the queens,” who reproduce.