Prematernal
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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