adj
Uncommon
ovarian
oh-VEH-ree-uhn
Ovarian (adj) means relating to the ovaries. Example: “The clinic specializes in ovarian health.”
adj
1
Relating to the ovaries.
"The clinic specializes in ovarian health."
How to use ovarian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing anything to do with the ovaries.
Common pairings
ovarian cancer
ovarian cyst
ovarian function
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Etymology
Formed in the 1840s from ovary plus the adjective ending -an.
Class of 1840
ovarian joined the language around 1840.
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Rhymes for ovarian
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What does “ovarian” mean?
The word “ovarian” means relating to the ovaries. In plain terms, describing anything to do with the ovaries.
How do you pronounce “ovarian”?
“Ovarian” is pronounced oh-VEH-ree-uhn (/oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “ovarian” in a sentence?
Here is “ovarian” used in a sentence: “The clinic specializes in ovarian health.”
What part of speech is “ovarian”?
“Ovarian” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ovarian” come from?
The word “ovarian” dates back to around 1840. Formed in the 1840s from ovary plus the adjective ending -an.
Is “ovarian” a common word?
“Ovarian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
