impregnant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈprɛɡnənt/
KK: /ɪmˈprɛɡnənt/
adjective
Definition
Not pregnant; refers to a state where fertilization has not occurred or where an organism is unable to conceive.
Example
The veterinarian confirmed that the female dog was impregnate, meaning she had not conceived any puppies.
Conversation
Did you hear that she is still impregnant after all this time?
Really? I thought she was trying to get pregnant soon.
Yeah, it seems like they want to wait a bit longer.
That makes sense; sometimes it's better to be sure before starting a family.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
infertile
barren
sterile
Antonyms
fertile
pregnant
prolific
noun
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
N/A
Conversation
Have you ever thought about what an impregnant substance can do?
Not really, but I imagine it must be pretty interesting.
Yeah, it's fascinating how certain materials can change others.
Root Explanation
Impregnant is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "praegnans" (meaning pregnant or with child). The word describes the state of being made pregnant or the process of becoming pregnant.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'made into' ('in-') a state of 'pregnancy' ('praegnans') — that's why impregnant means to make someone pregnant.
Visually Confused Words
pregnant
regnant
unimpregnate
reimpregnate
omnipregnant
unpregnant
pregnantly