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n., pl., facts of life.
  1. Something unavoidable that must be faced or dealt with.
  2. facts of life The basic physiological functions involved in sex and reproduction. Often used with the.

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Knowledge of sexual reproduction, as in Some people feel that the facts of life should not be taught in school. [Late 1800s] Also see birds and the bees.

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pl.n.

The basic physiological functions involved in sex and reproduction. Often used with the.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
  Synonyms: reproduction, procreation, breeding

 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Idioms. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company.  Read more
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