pregnant

Meanings

• adjective

  Carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus.

  - "She is pregnant with twins."
  - "The doctor confirmed that the woman was pregnant."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bun in the oven , eating for two , in a family way , knocked up , preggers , up the duff , up the spout , in a family way , interesting condition , expectant , expecting , fertilized , gravid , with child , meaningful , significant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pregnant
engaged , arranged , engaged , arranged

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Variants

List of all variants of pregnant that leads to same result
pregnant , pregnantly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pregnant', meaning 'ready, ripe, full'.

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Trivia

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1. The average pregnancy lasts for 9 months or 3 trimesters.

2. The first trimester is the most critical period of pregnancy, as the fetus develops its major organs.

3. The baby in the womb can start swallowing amniotic fluid as early as 13 weeks.

4. The term 'pregnant pause' refers to a long, meaningful silence in a conversation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fertility: Refers to the ability to produce offspring. Pregnancy is the result of fertility.

2. Maternity: The state of being a mother or expecting a child. Pregnancy is a part of the maternity experience.

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Culture

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In many cultures, pregnancy is considered a significant and sacred time in a woman's life. It is often celebrated with various rituals, traditions, and customs. In literature, pregnancy has been a common theme in poetry, novels, and short stories. It has also been a popular subject in art, particularly in the form of paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "pregnant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman with a baby bump, or an ultrasound image of a developing fetus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of carrying a child in the womb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pregnant Pauses' to remember the meaning: Pregnant Pauses = P = Pregnant, R = Ready, E = Expecting, G = Growing, N = Nurturing, T = Treasuring, A = Anticipating, N = Nine Months, T = Term, P = Pregnancy.'

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