ovulate

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Pronunciation

/ˈɒvjʊleɪt/

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/ˈɒvjʊleɪt/ · /ˈɒvjʊlət/

Definition of ovulate

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

(intransitive)To produce eggs or ova.

“Other studies have shown that women living near the equator have a marked tendency to ovulate during the full moon.”

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verb

(intransitive)To produce eggs or ova.

“Other studies have shown that women living near the equator have a marked tendency to ovulate during the full moon.”

adj

(not-comparable)Containing, or bearing, an ovule.

“Ovulate flowers are usually isolated by enclosing them individually or in clusters in pollenproof bags […]”

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From ovul(e) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French ovuler.

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