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Definition of pregnancy

pregnancy

/ˈprɛɡ.nən.si/
preg · nan · cy
Adverb:pregnantly
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Plural:pregnancies
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Adjective:pregnant
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• noun

1

The condition or period of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body, from conception until birth.

Example

"Regular prenatal checkups are essential for monitoring the health of both mother and baby throughout a pregnancy."

2

The quality of being rich in significance, meaning, or inventive thought.

Example

"Critics praised the poet's lines for their emotional depth and remarkable pregnancy of expression."

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• Rhymes for pregnancy

• Nearby Words

preggers
preggo
preggy
pregnancy
pregnant
pregolya
prehallux

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'praegnantia', from 'praegnans' (with child), which combines 'prae-' (before) and the root of 'gnasci' (to be born). The figurative sense of fullness of meaning derives independently from Middle French 'preignant' (pressing or urgent).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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