Pregnancy (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The doctor explained the proper prenatal care for a healthy pregnancy.
• Her pregnancy was a surprise to everyone, including her husband.
• During her pregnancy, she experienced severe morning sickness and food cravings.
• The researchers studied the effects of caffeine on fetal development during pregnancy.
• Smoking and excessive drinking can be hazardous to a woman's health during pregnancy.

Synonyms

• Gestation
• Maternity

Hypernyms

• Physiological Condition
• Physiological State

Hyponyms

• Para
• Extrauterine Pregnancy
• Gravidation
• Ectopic Gestation
• Eccyesis
• Metacyesis
• Gravidness
• Extrauterine Gestation

Related Words

• Pregnant (adjective)