incubation
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for incubation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of keeping eggs warm so they can develop and hatch.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use incubation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin incubātiō, from incubāre ("to lie on, brood over").
Full origin of incubation →Frequently asked questions
What does “incubation” mean?
The word “incubation” means the process of keeping eggs warm so they can develop and hatch. In plain terms, a period of quiet development before something (an egg, an idea, a disease) becomes fully formed or visible.
How do you pronounce “incubation”?
“Incubation” is pronounced ihnk-yoo-BAY-shuhn (/ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “incubation” in a sentence?
Here is “incubation” used in a sentence: “Chicken eggs need about 21 days of incubation before hatching.”
What part of speech is “incubation”?
“Incubation” is a noun.
Where does the word “incubation” come from?
The word “incubation” comes from Latin. From Latin incubātiō, from incubāre ("to lie on, brood over").
Is “incubation” a common word?
“Incubation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “incubation” have?
“Incubation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of keeping eggs warm so they can develop and hatch.