copulable

/kɒpjʊˈleɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being copulated, especially in reference to plants

“The copulable flowers required careful pollination to produce seeds.”

2. noun

a stage or period of copulation, especially in zoology

“The study of the copulable phase of the insects’ life cycle was crucial to understanding their reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • fertile
  • reproductive

Antonyms

  • infertile
  • sterile