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gravid

 

[ หˆgrรฆv.ษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological state

The term 'gravid' is used to describe a female organism that is carrying developing offspring within her body, particularly in the context of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. It indicates that the organism is pregnant or in a reproductive state, where the young are being developed. This condition can vary significantly in duration and symptoms between different species. In human medicine, the term also applies to pregnancy, but it is less commonly used in everyday language.

Synonyms

expecting, pregnant, with child

Examples of usage

  • The gravid snake was carefully observed for signs of labor.
  • In gravid mammals, fetal development occurs over several months.
  • The biologist noted the gravid condition of the frogs during her research.
  • Gravid fish often exhibit changes in behavior as they prepare to spawn.

Translations

Translations of the word "gravid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grรกvida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคญเคตเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwanger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hamil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณั–ั‚ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ™ลผarna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆŠๅจ ไธญใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enceinte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embarazada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž„์‹ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›hotnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tehotnรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€ๅญ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noseฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐgรถngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›Pregnant

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embarazada

Etymology

The word 'gravid' has its roots in the Latin word 'gravidus', which means 'heavy' or 'pregnant'. The term evolved through the Middle French 'gravide' before entering the English language in the late 16th century. Initially, it was strictly applied in medical or biological contexts to describe pregnant animal species. Over time, its usage expanded slightly, but it remained primarily within scientific discussions regarding reproduction in various organisms. The concept conveyed by 'gravid' is not only limited to mammals but encompasses a wider range of species, highlighting the importance of understanding reproductive conditions in wildlife studies and veterinary practices. Today, it finds its place in discussions about zoology, ecology, and reproductive biology, even as more commonly known terms like 'pregnant' dominate everyday vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,969, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.