gravid

[ grav-id ]

adjective

1. pregnant ¹( def 1 ).

gravid

/ ˈɡrævɪd /

adjective

1. the technical word for pregnant

Derived Forms

• ˈgravidly, adverb
• graˈvidity, noun

Other Words From

• gra·vid·i·ty [gr, uh, -, vid, -i-tee], gravid·ness noun
• gravid·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravid¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin gravidus, “with child, with young, pregnant,” equivalent to grav(is) “heavy, weighty, burdened,” + -idus -id ⁴

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravid¹

C16: from Latin gravidus, from gravis heavy

Example Sentences

His gravid glance encountered the prominent feet in the third story window of the Linder mansion, and rested.

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The holotype, a gravid female, is the largest known specimen (31 mm., snout-vent length).

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Much free blood may be due to the bursting, or abortion, of a gravid tube.

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When a gravid tube is detected before rupture, the operation is practically that of ophorectomy: and is simple and safe.

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Clasping pairs and gravid females have been found mostly from June to August throughout its range.

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