prenatal

CEFRC1

/priˈneɪtəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the time before a baby is born.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A dietary supplement to be taken by somebody expecting to give birth.

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.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. A person who is expecting to give birth.

  2. Being or happening before birth.

More examples

In context

  • Holonym: perinatal

  • prenatal care

  • prenatal vitamins

Synonyms

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The doctor recommended blank vitamins for the health of the developing baby.

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Origin

adjective

From pre- + natal.