inseminate

in·sem·i·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-sem-uh-neyt]
- /ɪnˈsɛm əˌneɪt/
- /ɪnˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-sem-uh-neyt]
- /ɪnˈsɛm əˌneɪt/

Definitions of inseminate word

verb with object inseminate to inject semen into (the female reproductive tract); impregnate. 1
verb with object inseminate to sow; implant seed into. 1
verb with object inseminate to sow as seed in something; implant: to inseminate youth with new ideas. 1
noun inseminate Introduce semen into (a woman or a female animal) by natural or artificial means. 1
abbreviation INSEMINATE impregnate 1
verb inseminate To inseminate a woman or female animal means to put a male's sperm into her in order to make her pregnant. 0

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Origin of inseminate

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin insēminātus past participle of insēmināre to implant, impregnate, equivalent to in- in-2 + sēminātus (equivalent to sēminā(re) to sow, derivative of sēmen seed (cf. semen) + -tus past participle suffix)

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Parts of speech for Inseminate

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inseminate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for inseminate

verb inseminate

fertilize — Biology. to render (the female gamete) capable of development by uniting it with the male gamete. to fecundate or impregnate (an animal or plant).
implant — to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
seed — the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
promulgate — to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
sow — to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.

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