adjective Uncommon

prenatal

Prenatal (adjective) means happening or existing before birth. Example: “The clinic offers free prenatal checkups for expectant mothers.”

adjective

Happening or existing before birth.

"The clinic offers free prenatal checkups for expectant mothers."

"Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals can affect development."

How to use prenatal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the time before a baby is born.

Common pairings

prenatal care prenatal vitamins prenatal appointment

prenatals plural

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The clinic offers free _____ checkups for expectant mothers.

From pre- ("before") plus natal ("relating to birth").

Origin: Latin

antenatal antepartum

natural nature nation parent antenatal antepartum

natal fatal

What does “prenatal” mean?

The word “prenatal” means happening or existing before birth. In plain terms, relating to the time before a baby is born.

How do you use “prenatal” in a sentence?

Here is “prenatal” used in a sentence: “The clinic offers free prenatal checkups for expectant mothers.”

What part of speech is “prenatal”?

“Prenatal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “prenatal” come from?

The word “prenatal” comes from Latin. From pre- ("before") plus natal ("relating to birth").

Is “prenatal” a common word?

“Prenatal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

natural nature nation parent antenatal antepartum