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prenatal

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

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Happening or existing before birth.

"At 9 months, the researchers found deficits in motor function in infants with prenatal exposure to naled." — Susan Scutti, Study links mosquito spray to delayed motor skills in babies (2017)

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

"Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals can affect development."

"If you check the fitnessy corners of Instagram, prenatal workouts are intense and impressive AF." — Sarah Jacoby, How 11 Women Changed Their Workout Routines While Pregnant (2017)

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

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: prenatals

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

antenatal antepartum

Antonyms

perinatal postnatal

Related words

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Rhymes for prenatal

natal fatal

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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