non-pregnant
|non/preg/nant|
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/nɑn-ˈprɛɡnənt/
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/nɒn-ˈprɛɡnənt/
not carrying a fetus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-pregnant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pregnant' from Latin 'praegnans', meaning 'with child'.
Historical Evolution
'pregnant' changed from the Latin word 'praegnans' and eventually became the modern English word 'pregnant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pregnant' meant 'with child', and 'non-pregnant' has always meant 'not with child'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not pregnant; not carrying a developing fetus.
The test confirmed she was non-pregnant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42