PREGNANCY

pregnancy, gestation, maternity

(noun) the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pregnancy (countable and uncountable, plural pregnancies)

(countable) The condition of being pregnant.

The period of time this condition prevails.

(uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.

Synonyms

• gestation

• gravidity

Coordinate terms

• with child

Source: Wiktionary


Preg"nan*cy, n.

1. The condition of being pregnant; the state of being with young.

2. Figuratively: The quality of being heavy with important contents, issue, significance, etc.; unusual consequence or capacity; fertility. Fuller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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