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- [pahr-too-rish-uh n, -tyoo-, -choo-]
- /ˌpɑr tʊˈrɪʃ ən, -tyʊ-, -tʃʊ-/
- /ˌpɑː.tjʊəˈrɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahr-too-rish-uh n, -tyoo-, -choo-]
- /ˌpɑr tʊˈrɪʃ ən, -tyʊ-, -tʃʊ-/
Definitions of parturition word
- noun parturition the process of bringing forth young. 1
- noun parturition the act or process of giving birth 0
- noun parturition the act of bringing forth young; childbirth 0
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Origin of parturition
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Late Latin parturītiōn- (stem of parturītiō) travail, equivalent to Latin parturīt(us) (past participle of parturīre; see parturient) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Parturition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
parturition 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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parturition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parturition
noun parturition
- accouchement — childbirth or the period of confinement
- birth — When a baby is born, you refer to this event as his or her birth.
- birth pang — Any of the repetitive spasms of pain associated with labour.
- birth pangs — plural of birth pang.
- birthing — Birthing means relating to or used during the process of giving birth.
Top questions with parturition
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