Prenatal Meaning
/priˈneɪtəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBeing or happening before birth.
nounA person who is expecting to give birth.
Sentence Examples
The next discussion concerns the transplantation of prenatal tissues.
The old way of life is in stagnation; the new one is experiencing prenatal pains.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor recommended ____ vitamins for the health of the developing baby.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The clinic offered ____ classes to help expectant parents prepare for the birth and early parenthood.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *ǵn̥h₁tós Proto-Italic *gnātos Latin gnātus Latin nātus Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin nātālisbor. Middle English natal English natal English prenatal From pre- + natal.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"If you check the fitnessy corners of Instagram, prenatal workouts are intense and impressive AF."
— 2017 April 26, Sarah Jacoby, “How 11 Women Changed Their Workout Routines While Pregnant”, in Refinery29, archived from the original on 25 Feb 2023:
"At 9 months, the researchers found deficits in motor function in infants with prenatal exposure to naled."
— 2017 June 9, Susan Scutti, “Study links mosquito spray to delayed motor skills in babies”, in CNN, archived from the original on 06 Oct 2022:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor recommended ____ vitamins for the health of the developing baby.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The clinic offered ____ classes to help expectant parents prepare for the birth and early parenthood.