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pregnancy
noun preg·nan·cy \ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē\
: the condition of a woman or female animal that is going to have a baby or babies : the condition of a pregnant woman or female animal
plural preg·nan·cies
Full Definition of PREGNANCY
1
: the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning)
2
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
3
: an instance of being pregnant
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First Known Use of PREGNANCY
15th century
Related to PREGNANCY
- Synonyms
- family way, gestation, gravidity
PREGNANCIES Defined for Kids
pregnancy
noun preg·nan·cy \ˈpreg-nən-sē\
plural preg·nan·cies
Definition of PREGNANCY for Kids
: the state of being pregnant
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pregnancy
noun preg·nan·cy \ˈpreg-nən-sē\
plural preg·nan·cies
Medical Definition of PREGNANCY
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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