First Known Use: 14th century
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pregnant
adjective preg·nant \ˈpreg-nənt\
of a woman or female animal : having a baby or babies developing inside the body
: filled with meaning or emotion because of what is going to happen or be said
Full Definition of PREGNANT
1
archaic : cogent
2
: abounding in fancy, wit, or resourcefulness : inventive <all this has been said … by great and pregnant artists — Times Literary Supplement>
3
: rich in significance or implication <the pregnant phrases of the Bible — Edmund Wilson> <a pregnant pause>
4
: containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid
5
: having possibilities of development or consequence : involving important issues : momentous <draw inspiration from the heroic achievements of that pregnant age — Kemp Malone>
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Origin of PREGNANT
Middle English, from Latin praegnant-, praegnans carrying a fetus, alteration of praegnas, from prae- pre- + -gnas (akin to gignere to give birth to) — more at kin
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PREGNANTLY Defined for Kids
pregnant
adjective preg·nant \ˈpreg-nənt\
Definition of PREGNANT for Kids
1
: carrying one or more unborn offspring in the body
2
: full of meaning <There was a pregnant pause before the announcement.>
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pregnant
adjective preg·nant \ˈpreg-nənt\
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