ovulatory

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UK/ɒvjʊˈleɪtəɹi/

adjective

pertaining to ovulation; ovulating

UncommonScrabble 15

Meanings

adjectiveovulatory (not comparable)
  1. not comparablepertaining to ovulation; ovulating

Origin

  1. Englishovul(e)
  2. Englishovulate
  3. Englishovulatory

From ovulate + -ory.

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Translations

Italian ovulatorio
  • ovulatoriopertaining to ovulation; ovulating
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Chicago

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