ovulate Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒvjʊleɪt/
What Does Ovulate Mean?
As a verb, ovulate means To produce eggs or ova. As an adjective, it means Containing, or bearing, an ovule.
Ovulate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒvjʊleɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Verb forms | ovulates, ovulating, ovulated |
Ovulate Definition (Verb)
- To produce eggs or ova.
Ovulate as an Adjective
- Containing, or bearing, an ovule.
Synonyms of Ovulate
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Ovulate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ovulate
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Ovulate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ovulate (third-person singular simple present ovulates, present participle ovulating, simple past and past participle ovulated)
ovulate (not comparable)
Origin of Ovulate
Origin 1: From ovul(e) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French ovuler.
Origin 2: From ovul(e) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Ovulate Pronunciation
You say ovulate as //ˈɒvjʊleɪt//. It has 1 syllable.