Re: Produce, again

[ianb@sun670.telecom.tandem.com (zen machine)]

Hello anh Hung and all,

> From: "Do Hung" <dhung@hanoi.vnd.net>
>
> In my opinion, to PRODUCE (verb) means to make something called
> PRODUCT(s) (noun). PRODUCTION (noun) is the process of making products,
> and PRODUCTIVE (adjective) means more and better in context of
> production. PRODUCTIVITY is noun form of productive.
>
> Any thing wrong?

You're quite correct, except there is one more variation:
PRODUCE (noun) which means vegetables (rau ca?i) and is 
pronounced with the accent on the first syllable 'PRO'
instead of on the second syllable 'DUCE' (as is the case 
with the verb form.)

On usage:

PRODUCTIVE can also be used for the intangible or immeasurable,
like: "a productive debate", in this case the end product may 
be nothing more than a civil exchange of viewpoints. On the other 
hand, PRODUCTIVITY is mostly used for things that can be measured.

PRODUCTION also has a specific meaning in the performing arts
and the film industry. A play, a musical, or a dance performance 
often is referred to as a PRODUCTION, e.g. Theatrical Production, and 
the people who put on the shows are called PRODUCTION COMPANIES 
wherein the person responsible for putting everything together is 
called the PRODUCER (you see this term in all movie credits.)

Now, how about: REPRODUCE, REPRODUCIBLE, REPRODUCTION, and
REPRODUCTIVITY???

:))
Ian