Definition

Describing an organism that gives birth to multiple offspring at once or has given birth multiple times.

Example

The multiparous species can produce several young in a single litter.

Conversation

Did you know that my sister is multiparous?

Really? That's interesting!

Yeah, she has three kids already and is expecting twins this time.

Wow, that's amazing! She must be super busy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multiparous → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "parere" (meaning to give birth). The word describes an organism that gives birth to many offspring.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') and 'giving birth' ('parere') to remember that multiparous refers to an organism that gives birth to many young.

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