fecundate
[ fee-kuh n-deyt, fek-uh n- ]
/ ˈfi kənˌdeɪt, ˈfɛk ən- /
verb (used with object), fe·cun·dat·ed, fe·cun·dat·ing.
to make prolific or fruitful.
Biology. to impregnate or fertilize.
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British Dictionary definitions for fecundation
fecundate
/ (ˈfiːkənˌdeɪt, ˈfɛk-) /
verb (tr)
to make fruitful
to fertilize; impregnate
Derived forms of fecundate
fecundation, nounfecundator, nounfecundatory (fɪˈkʌndətərɪ, -trɪ), adjectiveWord Origin for fecundate
C17: from Latin fēcundāre to fertilize
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Medical definitions for fecundation
fecundation
[ fē′kən-dā′shən, fĕk′ən- ]
n.
The act of fertilizing; fertilization.
Other words from fecundation
fe′cun•date′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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