English Explanatory Dictionary

ovulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To produce eggs or ova.
adj
  1. Containing, or bearing, an ovule.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒvjʊleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ovulate.wav /ˈɒvjʊlət/

Word forms

ovulate ovulates ovulating ovulated

Etymology

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

Derived words

nonovulating ovulation ovulator ovulatory superovulate unovulated multiovulate triovulate uniovulate
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