Fecundated

/ˈfɛkʌndeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Past tense of fecundate; having been made fertile, pregnant, or capable of producing offspring.

Etymology

From the past tense of 'fecundate,' preserving the Latin root 'fecundus.' This form is commonly used in scientific and medical contexts.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'artificially fecundated eggs' appears in scientific papers dating back centuries, showing how this Latinate verb has been essential to discussing reproduction in formal, objective language.

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