postnatal Meaning & Definition
/poʊstˈneɪtəl/
What Does Postnatal Mean?
As an adjective, postnatal means After being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth. It can also mean Of a mother, after giving birth.
Postnatal at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /poʊstˈneɪtəl/ |
| Synonyms | postpartum |
| Antonyms | perinatal, prenatal and antenatal |
Postnatal Definition (Adjective)
- After being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth .
postnatal development
- Of a mother, after giving birth.
Adjective
- (of a baby) after being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth
Synonyms of Postnatal
Postnatal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Postnatal
Postnatal in a Sentence
postnatal development
postnatal treatment
Word Forms & Grammar
postnatal (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Postnatal
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Origin of Postnatal
From post- + natal.[1] First use appears c. 1831.
Postnatal: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is postnatal?
Postnatal is an adjective.
What is another word for postnatal?
Words with a similar meaning to postnatal include postpartum. See the full list of postnatal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of postnatal?
Antonyms of postnatal include perinatal, prenatal, antenatal and postpartum.