gestation — the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat's gestation was so short, I barely had time to buy a litter box!
- The startup's gestation took three years before launching their first product.
- The gestation of his brilliant plan involved watching too many spy movies.
gestation
NOUN[/dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/]
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
The elephant's gestation lasts nearly two years before the calf finally arrives.
At the station of gestation, awaiting creation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gestatio', derived from 'gestare' meaning 'to carry or bear'. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally referring to the act of carrying or being carried.
Breakdown
gest- (carry, bear from Latin gestare) + -ation (noun suffix indicating process or state) = gestation
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📝Examples
“My cat's gestation was so short, I barely had time to buy a litter box!”
“The startup's gestation took three years before launching their first product.”
“The gestation of his brilliant plan involved watching too many spy movies.”
“The doctor monitored the baby's development throughout the gestation period.”
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