unpregnant
|un/preg/nant|
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/ʌnˈprɛɡnənt/
not pregnant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpregnant' originates from the prefix 'un-' 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, it meant 'with child', but 'unpregnant' evolved to mean 'not with child'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not pregnant; without child.
She was relieved to find out she was unpregnant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 06:51