English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ]

Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“I am in labour”).

Adjective [ edit ]

parturient (comparative more parturient, superlative most parturient)

In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth. ( by extension ) About to create a new product, or float a new idea. Of, related to, or caused by childbirth ( of a substance ) Facilitating labour.

Synonyms [ edit ]

( relating to childbirth ) : parturious ( obsolete )

Noun [ edit ]

parturient (plural parturients)

One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth. A substance that facilitates labour.

Quotations [ edit ]

For quotations using this term, see Citations:parturient

Latin [ edit ]

Verb [ edit ]

parturient