primigravida

[ prahy-mi-grav-i-duh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Obstetrics.

, plural pri·mi·grav·i·das, pri·mi·grav·i·dae [prahy-mi-, grav, -i-dee].

a woman pregnant for the first time.

primigravida

/ ˌpraɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə /

noun

obstetrics a woman who is pregnant for the first time

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of primigravida¹

1885–90; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin prīmi-, combining form of prīmus first ( prime ) + gravida, feminine of gravidus pregnant ( gravid ), on the model of primipara

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of primigravida¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin prima first + gravida gravid (woman)

Word of the Day

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

prime vertical primine

Browse