anovulatory

an·ov·u·la·to·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ov-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -oh-vyuh-]
- /ænˈɒv yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈoʊ vyə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ov-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -oh-vyuh-]
- /ænˈɒv yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈoʊ vyə-/

Definitions of anovulatory word

adjective anovulatory not associated with, not caused by, or not exhibiting ovulation. 1
adjective anovulatory inhibiting ovulation. 1
noun anovulatory (of a menstrual cycle) in which ovulation does not occur. 1
adjective anovulatory Not ovulatory; characterized by anovulation (a lack of ovulation). 0

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Origin of anovulatory

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; an-1 + ovulate + -ory1

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Parts of speech for Anovulatory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anovulatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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