multiparity
|mul-ti-par-i-ty|
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/ˌmʌl.tɪˈpær.ɪ.ti/
having multiple births
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multiparity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'multiparitas,' where 'multi-' meant 'many' and 'parere' meant 'to give birth.'
Historical Evolution
'multiparitas' transformed into the English word 'multiparity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of having many births,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having given birth to more than one child.
The study focused on the health outcomes of women with multiparity.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 07:36