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Meaning of pregnant
The primary meaning of the word "pregnant" is having a developing embryo or fetus in the body.
Etymology of pregnant
The word "pregnant" comes from the Latin "praegnans", which is the present participle of "praegnare", meaning to be or become pregnant, and is derived from "prae" (before) and "gnasci" (to be born)
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a woman or animal carrying a developing fetus
Synonyms
expecting
with child
carrying a child
having a baby
gravid
encinct
heavy with child
in the family way
with a bun in the oven
expecting a baby
going to have a baby
having a child on the way
in a delicate condition
in a family way
with a baby on the way
anticipating a birth
carrying a fetus
gestating
parturient
procreant
teeming
big
bulging
swollen
distended
enlarged
Definitions
- Having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, especially in the later stages of pregnancy
- * Full of meaning or significance
- * Having a strong possibility of a particular outcome
Usage Examples
- The pregnant woman had to be careful with her diet and exercise routine
- * The news of the pregnancy was a surprise to the whole family
- * The pregnant elephant was closely monitored by zookeepers to ensure her health and the health of her calf
Antonyms
infertile
barren
childless
sterile
non-pregnant
not expecting
without a baby
not with child
empty
vacant
hollow
unfruitful
unproductive
non-gravid
non-parturient