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adjective

pregnant

PREG-nunt/ˈpreɡnənt/

Having a developing fetus within the uterus.

The pregnant woman supports her belly and holds an ultrasound print.

A visibly late-pregnancy woman in three-quarter profile gently supports her prominent rounded abdomen, with a small fetal ultrasound print held beside it to distinguish pregnancy from ordinary body shape.
Etymology
pregnantLatinwith child

Latin praegnans already meant “with child,” matching the current sense. Its deeper origin is probably “before” plus “be born,” describing the condition before the baby's birth.

In context

Doctor O'Donovan1:27
if you're pregnant and you think you've got gonorrhea it's important to get tested and treated before your baby's born
Doctor explains GONORRHEA, including symptoms, how to treat it and prevention!

More examples

  • She is six months pregnant with twins.
  • The veterinarian confirms that our cat is pregnant.
  • Ask your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Forms

pregnant

pregnancy noun — The condition of carrying developing offspring.

Similar words

expectant
Describes someone awaiting a baby, including a nonpregnant parent.
gestating
Emphasizes the process of carrying offspring as they develop.