Word
ovulation
Phoneticsovu·la·tion
US/ˌoʊvjəˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/ˌɒvjʊlˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the process in a woman's body where an egg is released from the ovary. This usually happens once a month and is the time when a woman can get pregnant.
n. the release of a mature egg from the ovary, typically occurring once per menstrual cycle. This process is essential for human reproduction and is regulated by hormonal changes.
Examples
“The woman is tracking her ovulation to try to get pregnant.”
“Doctors often recommend timing intercourse around ovulation to increase the chances of conception.”
“Understanding the precise timing of ovulation allows for more effective family planning and provides insight into the hormonal fluctuations that occur during the menstrual cycle.”
Examples
simple
“The woman is tracking her ovulation to try to get pregnant.”
contextual
“Doctors often recommend timing intercourse around ovulation to increase the chances of conception.”
complex
“Understanding the precise timing of ovulation allows for more effective family planning and provides insight into the hormonal fluctuations that occur during the menstrual cycle.”
Etymology
From ovulate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/ovulation