pregnant
|preg-nant|
B2
/ˈprɛɡnənt/
expecting a child
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pregnant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praegnans,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'gnasci' meant 'to be born.'
Historical Evolution
'praegnans' transformed into the Old French word 'pregnant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pregnant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be with child,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a child or young developing in the uterus.
She is pregnant with her first child.
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Adjective 2
full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
The silence was pregnant with tension.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40