Gravid
adjective
Carrying eggs or young; pregnant.
The gravid cat was nearing her due date.
Often appears as...
- gravid female
- gravid period
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Full or teeming.
The air was gravid with tension.
Often appears as...
- gravid with emotion
- gravid with meaning
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Carrying eggs or young; pregnant.
The gravid cat was nearing her due date.
Often appears as...
- gravid female
- gravid period
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Full or teeming.
The air was gravid with tension.
Often appears as...
- gravid with emotion
- gravid with meaning
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
Used specifically for pregnant animals or insects, not just humans.
The veterinarian confirmed that the turtle was gravid.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Tone
Sounds more scientific or technical than 'pregnant'. Use it in formal or biological contexts.
Researchers studied the behavior of gravid zebras in the wild.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Anthropomorphic
Avoid for describing humans except in medical or zoological terms, where it's more acceptable.
The paper discussed the health risks for gravid women.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
Used specifically for pregnant animals or insects, not just humans.
The veterinarian confirmed that the turtle was gravid.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Tone
Sounds more scientific or technical than 'pregnant'. Use it in formal or biological contexts.
Researchers studied the behavior of gravid zebras in the wild.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Anthropomorphic
Avoid for describing humans except in medical or zoological terms, where it's more acceptable.
The paper discussed the health risks for gravid women.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Context
Used specifically for pregnant animals or insects, not just humans.
The veterinarian confirmed that the turtle was gravid.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Tone
Sounds more scientific or technical than 'pregnant'. Use it in formal or biological contexts.
Researchers studied the behavior of gravid zebras in the wild.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Anthropomorphic
Avoid for describing humans except in medical or zoological terms, where it's more acceptable.
The paper discussed the health risks for gravid women.
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