Inseminate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsəˌmeɪt/

Definitions of inseminate

verb to introduce semen into the reproductive tract of a female, especially artificially

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers inseminate cows to help them reproduce.

A2 The doctor inseminated the patient with a fertility treatment.

B1 Artificial insemination is a common method used in animal breeding.

B2 The scientist inseminated the specimen with a new genetic material.

C1 The researchers are studying new techniques to improve the success rate of insemination.

C2 Inseminating endangered species is a crucial part of conservation efforts.

Examples of inseminate in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian will inseminate the cow using artificial insemination techniques.

informal The farmer is going to inseminate the cows tomorrow.

slang I heard they're inseminating the pigs next week.

figurative The artist hopes to inseminate the minds of the audience with his thought-provoking work.

Grammatical Forms of inseminate

past tense

inseminated

plural

inseminate

comparative

more inseminate

superlative

most inseminate

present tense

inseminates

future tense

will inseminate

perfect tense

has inseminated

continuous tense

is inseminating

singular

inseminates

positive degree

inseminate

infinitive

to inseminate

gerund

inseminating

participle

inseminating

Origin and Evolution of inseminate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inseminate' originated from the Latin word 'inseminatus', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the verb 'seminare' meaning 'to sow'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of agriculture to refer to the act of sowing seeds, the term 'inseminate' evolved to also describe the process of fertilizing female organisms, particularly in the field of biology and reproduction.