Pregnant
/ˈprɛɡ.nənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body.
The woman was declared pregnant after the medical examination.
Forms
- pregnanter
- pregnantest
Commentary
Use 'pregnant' specifically to denote the condition of carrying offspring, avoiding ambiguity with metaphorical uses.
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