gestation — meaning in English

English meaning

• gestation noun The period during which an unborn baby or animal develops inside the mother before birth.
• pregnancy noun The condition of carrying a developing baby inside the body, from conception to birth.
• pregnant adjective Carrying a developing baby inside the body; expecting a child.

Senses

gestation is used for these senses in English:

• gestation The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
• pregnancy The period of time this condition prevails.
• pregnancy (uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.
• pregnant (mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

gestation — full definition

1. noun The period during which an unborn baby or animal develops inside the mother before birth.
2. noun The gradual development of a plan, idea, or project before it is finished or made public.

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