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prematernity

prematernity adjective: prior to maternity.

Adjective

prematernity (not comparable)

  1. Prior to maternity.
    • Feeling inspired and healthier than she did for long stretches of her prematernity tennis life, she has won three tournaments and quickly turned the postvictory photo opportunity with Jagger into a family tradition.2008 January 14, Christopher Clarey, “With Son Nearby, Davenport Seeks Grand Slam Title”, in New York Times

Origin of prematernity

From pre- + maternity.

Questions about prematernity

What does prematernity mean?
Prematernity means prior to maternity.
What part of speech is prematernity?
Prematernity is an adjective.

Words near prematernity in the dictionary

  1. prematch
  2. prematched
  3. premate
  4. premated
  5. prematernal
  6. prematernity
  7. premates
  8. premating
  9. prematriculation
  10. prematrimonial
  11. prematted

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