pregnant — having a baby or young developing in the womb
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a baby or young developing in the womb
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɛɡnənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat is pregnant and keeps eating my homework - I guess that's a new excuse!
- She announced she was pregnant during the family dinner, and suddenly everyone became nutrition experts.
- The politician's speech was pregnant with promises he couldn't keep.
pregnant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈprɛɡnənt/]
having a baby or young developing in the womb
A pregnant woman cradles her belly joyfully in a bright nursery room
Pregnant with new life, radiant and innocent — the blossom of hope blooms within.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praegnans' meaning 'with child' or 'fertile', derived from 'prae-' (before) and 'gnascor' (to be born), literally referring to something that has already been born or is about to be born.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + gnascor (to be born) = praegnans (with child) → pregnant
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is pregnant and keeps eating my homework - I guess that's a new excuse!”
“She announced she was pregnant during the family dinner, and suddenly everyone became nutrition experts.”
“The politician's speech was pregnant with promises he couldn't keep.”
“When asked about her future plans, her pregnant silence said more than words could.”
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