pregnancy
0 antonyms and opposites of pregnancy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body, from conception to birth.
How to use pregnancy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from pregnant plus the noun-forming suffix -cy.
Full origin of pregnancy →Frequently asked questions
What does “pregnancy” mean?
The word “pregnancy” means the condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body, from conception to birth. In plain terms, the whole period and physical state of expecting a baby.
How do you pronounce “pregnancy”?
“Pregnancy” is pronounced PREHG-nuhn-see (/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pregnancy” in a sentence?
Here is “pregnancy” used in a sentence: “She announced her pregnancy to close friends first.”
What is another word for “pregnancy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pregnancy” include cyesis, gestation, gravidation, gravidity and pregnation.
What part of speech is “pregnancy”?
“Pregnancy” is a noun.
Is “pregnancy” a common word?
“Pregnancy” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "pregnancy" and "gestation"?
"Pregnancy" is the condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body, from conception to birth, and is the everyday word used for people. "Gestation" refers to the same period of development and is used more technically, including for animals. Gestation is listed as a synonym of pregnancy.
What is the difference between "pregnancy" and "conception"?
Conception is the moment when a new life begins to form, whereas pregnancy is the whole condition of carrying the developing baby from that point until birth. Conception marks the start of a pregnancy.
What are the three main stages of a pregnancy called?
A pregnancy, the condition of carrying a developing baby from conception to birth, is commonly divided into three parts called trimesters. Each trimester covers roughly three months of the pregnancy.