noun
ovulation
ov-yuu-LAYSHN
Ovulation (noun) means the release of an egg from an ovary as part of the reproductive cycle. Example: “Ovulation usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle.”
noun
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The release of an egg from an ovary as part of the reproductive cycle.
"Ovulation usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle."
How to use ovulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe point in the cycle when an egg is released and able to be fertilized.
Common pairings
track ovulation
signs of ovulation
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Word forms
- Plural
- ovulations
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_____ usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle.
Etymology
From ovulate + -ion.
Antonyms
anovulation
Rhymes for ovulation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ovulation” mean?
The word “ovulation” means the release of an egg from an ovary as part of the reproductive cycle. In plain terms, the point in the cycle when an egg is released and able to be fertilized.
How do you pronounce “ovulation”?
“Ovulation” is pronounced ov-yuu-LAYSHN (/ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “ovulation” in a sentence?
Here is “ovulation” used in a sentence: “Ovulation usually occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle.”
What part of speech is “ovulation”?
“Ovulation” is a noun.
