Matrescent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Matrescent is an adjective meaning Exhibiting matrescence; becoming a mother.
Meaning
Exhibiting matrescence; becoming a mother.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to those who are becoming mothers.
Example Sentences
Breastfeeding mothers are therefore in a matrescent state […]
These actions can be seen as matrescent in the sense of 'mothering', nurturing and protecting work colleagues.
In reality, the matrescent/patrescent periods represent a far more complex set of behaviors, full of stress as well as joy.
PhotoVoice is not considered a therapeutic practice but has been shown to be a beneficial photographic practice for matrescent women.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include matroclinous, madreporian, madreporic, madreporiform, madreporal, matricary.
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