Gestation Definition

jĕ-stāshən
noun
The act or period of carrying young in the uterus from conception to birth; pregnancy.
Webster's New World
A development, as of a plan in the mind.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Gestation

Noun

Singular:
gestation
Plural:
gestations

Origin of Gestation

  • Late Latin gestātiō gestātiōn- from Latin a carrying from gestātus past participle of gestāre freqentative of gerere to carry

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin gestatio.

    From Wiktionary

Gestation Sentence Examples

  • The period of gestation in the mare is about eleven months.

  • The period of gestation is eleven months.

  • It is not unusual for your pet to have accidents during the last weeks of gestation.

  • Other than the fact that she may become a little tired out, or experience other personality changes in the early stages, you won't really be able to confirm the pregnancy until about 28 days gestation.

  • Now the you know what to expect during the cat gestation period, you'll be better prepared to provide your pet with all she needs to deliver healthy kittens.

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Words Starting With

GGEGES

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With G and Ending With N

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With G9 Letter Words Ending With N