What does pregnancy mean?
Pregnancy means (countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this..
Pregnancy
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ · noun
Meaning
(countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
- The period of time this condition prevails.
- (uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.
Example Sentences
News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy with the third-in-line to the throne was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun, very acute morning sickness.
Viable non-malformed singleton pregnancies were selected for cerebellar measurements; transcerebellar diameter, (TCD), left and right cerebellar diameters (LCD, RCD).
Synonyms for pregnancy
Antonyms for pregnancy
Related Words
Word Forms
- pregnancies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pregnancy?
Common synonyms include cyesis, gestation, gravidation, gravidity.
What is the opposite of pregnancy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pregnancy in a sentence?
News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy with the third-in-line to the throne was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun, very acute morning sickness.
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