pro-natal
|pro-na-tal|
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/proʊˈneɪtəl/
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/prəʊˈneɪtəl/
supporting childbirth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pro-natal' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'for' and 'natalis' meaning 'of birth'.
Historical Evolution
'pro-natal' was derived from the Latin term 'natalis', which evolved into the modern English term 'natal', and eventually became 'pro-natal' to indicate support for birth.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of birth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'supporting childbirth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supporting or encouraging childbirth and population growth.
The government introduced pro-natal policies to counteract the declining birth rate.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 09:27