Definition of OVULATE

ovulate

Meanings

Verb

  • produce and discharge eggs
    • "women ovulate about once every month"
  • To produce eggs or ova.

Adj

  • Containing, or bearing, an ovule.

Origin / Etymology

From ovul(e) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French ovuler.

Scrabble Score: 10

ovulate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ovulate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ovulate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

ovulate is a valid Words With Friends word