Definition

The process of giving birth to a baby.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the expectant mother.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's parturition last week?

Yes, I saw the pictures! The baby is adorable.

I can’t believe she’s already a mom; time flies!

Right? It’s amazing how quickly life changes after parturition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parturition is formed from "parturire" (meaning to give birth) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word describes the process of giving birth.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'parturire' which means to give birth, and remember that 'parturition' refers to the action of giving birth.

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