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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe point in the cycle when an egg is released and able to be fertilized.

Common pairings

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Word forms

ovulations plural

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Etymology

From ovulate + -ion.

Rhymes for ovulation

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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.