1. having given birth to more than one child
Usage: medical
2. producing many offspring at one time
Usage: biology

Examples

• The multiparous woman had experienced three previous pregnancies.
• Multiparous mothers often have shorter labor times than first-time mothers.
• The doctor noted that the patient was multiparous in her medical history.
• Rabbits are multiparous animals, typically giving birth to several babies at once.
• The veterinarian explained that multiparous species often have larger litters.
• Multiparous mammals generally have well-developed maternal instincts.