parturient
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pɑːrˈtjʊəriənt/
KK: /pɑrˈtʃʊəriənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a state of being ready to give birth or produce offspring.
Example
The parturient mother was taken to the hospital as her contractions intensified.
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah is parturient now?
Really? That's exciting news!
I know, I can't wait to meet her baby.
Same here! It will be such a joy to see them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pregnant
expectant
gravid
Antonyms
infertile
barren
unproductive
noun
Definition
A person or animal that is about to give birth or is in the process of giving birth.
Example
The parturient mare was carefully monitored by the veterinarian.
Conversation
I heard she is a parturient and is about to give birth soon.
That's exciting! I can't wait to meet the baby.
Yeah, I hope everything goes smoothly for her during the delivery.
Root Explanation
Parturient is formed from "parturire" (meaning to give birth) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). The word describes someone who is in the process of giving birth or about to give birth.
Memory Tip
Think of 'giving birth' ('parturire') to remember that 'parturient' refers to someone who is about to give birth.
Visually Confused Words
prurient
postparturient
patient
scaturient
pruriently
preterient
bipartient