Prematernal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Before motherhood.

    "In Renaissance paintings, one of the favorite themes was that of the Annunciation, in which Mary's virginity, her slender, prematernal form, her solitary condition were stressed."

Example

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"In Renaissance paintings, one of the favorite themes was that of the Annunciation, in which Mary's virginity, her slender, prematernal form, her solitary condition were stressed."

Etymology

From pre- + maternal.

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