Parturition

Pronunciation: /pɑːr.tjʊˈrɪʃ.ən/

Definitions of parturition

noun the action of giving birth to young; childbirth

Example Sentences

A1 Parturition is another term for giving birth.

A2 The process of parturition can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for expecting parents.

B1 Veterinarians are trained to assist animals during parturition.

B2 Understanding the signs of impending parturition is crucial for breeders.

C1 Complications during parturition can be life-threatening for both the mother and offspring.

C2 Research on the hormonal changes that occur during parturition has advanced our understanding of the process.

Examples of parturition in a Sentence

formal Parturition is the process of giving birth in mammals.

informal Did you know that parturition can be a long and painful process for some animals?

slang I heard Jane's cat had a crazy parturition last night.

figurative The parturition of a new idea can be just as exciting as the birth of a child.

Grammatical Forms of parturition

• past tense: parturitioned
• plural: parturitions
• comparative: more parturition
• superlative: most parturition
• present tense: parturition
• future tense: will parturition
• perfect tense: have parturitioned
• continuous tense: is parturitioning
• singular: parturition
• positive degree: parturition
• infinitive: to parturition
• gerund: parturitioning
• participle: parturitioned

Origin and Evolution of parturition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parturition' originated from Latin, derived from the combination of 'partus' meaning 'birth' and 'parere' meaning 'to bring forth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'parturition' has retained its original meaning of the act of giving birth or childbirth. It is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to refer to the process of labor and delivery.