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- pronunciation:
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tu
ri
 nt
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par
tyu
ri
nt
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor.
Parturient elk cows seek out an isolated, comfortable place to give birth. |
| definition 2: |
on the verge of producing something, such as an idea or solution.
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| derivation: |
parturiency (n.) |
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