NYT Dictionary

ANTENATAL

/ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl/
AdjectiveAN-te-na-talan-te-na-tal · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Occurring or existing before birth.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ante (“before”) + nātālis (“natal”), from nāscor (“to be born”), equivalent to ante- + natal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

prenatalantepartumabecedarianaboriginalautochthonousbeginningbuddingcreationelementalelementary

Antonyms

perinatalpostnatal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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