Ovulating: meaning, definitions and examples

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ovulating

 

[ หˆษ™สŠvjสŠleษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Ovulating refers to the phase in the menstrual cycle where an ovary releases an egg. This process typically occurs around the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, usually about 14 days before the start of menstruation. Ovulation is crucial for reproduction, as it is the time when a woman may conceive if sperm are present. Hormonal changes facilitate ovulation, and various physical symptoms may indicate that ovulation is occurring.

Synonyms

discharging, expelling, releasing.

Examples of usage

  • She tracks her ovulating cycle using an app.
  • Ovulating can sometimes cause mild discomfort.
  • Understanding when you are ovulating can aid in family planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "ovulating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ovulando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเฅ‹เคคเฅเคธเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ovulierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ovulasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฒัƒะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๅตใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ovulant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ovulando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumurtlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋ž€ ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅุจุงุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovulujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovulujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ egglosun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurtlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ovulando

Etymology

The term 'ovulate' is derived from the Latin word 'ovulum', meaning 'egg', which is a diminutive form of 'ovum'. The usage of the term in the context of human reproduction became prominent with the study of female reproductive cycles in medical and biological sciences during the 19th century. The understanding of ovulation has evolved over time as more was discovered about hormones and the menstrual cycle. This has made the concept of ovulation central to both reproductive health and family planning, leading to the development of various tools and resources for tracking this biological event. The term 'ovulation' has since become commonly used in both medical literature and everyday conversation about fertility and cycle awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,684, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.