gravid
UK/ˈgrævɪd/US/'grævid/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Pregnant; carrying eggs or young (formal or biological use)
妊娠的，怀孕的；（生物学）怀卵的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrav (heavy) + -id (having the quality of) = 'weighed down.' Latin gravidus described a body made heavy by what it carries — a pregnant body. Today gravid is the technical or literary word for pregnant, used in medicine and biology.
Root grav still carries 18 more wordsUsage Guide
- Register: gravid is formal/technical (medicine, biology, literature). In everyday English use 'pregnant.'
- Related noun: gravida (a pregnant woman; number of pregnancies).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The vet confirmed that the cow was gravid.
- 2.
A gravid female salmon may carry thousands of eggs.