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Definition of ovulate

ovulate

/ˈɑː.vjə.leɪt/
ov · u · late
Adjective:ovulatory
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Past Simple:ovulated
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Past Participle:ovulated
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Present Participle:ovulating
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ovulate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To produce and discharge an ovum or egg from an ovary.

Example

"Hormonal changes signal when the ovaries are ready to ovulate during the menstrual cycle."

• Nearby Words

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ovoid
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ovum
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a back-formation from "ovulation," ultimately from New Latin ovulum, a diminutive of Latin ovum meaning "egg."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ovulate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ovulate
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