Synonyms for
Pregnancy
Definition
The state of being pregnant; the period of time from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.
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Common collocations
- early pregnancy
- late pregnancy
- confirm pregnancy
- detect pregnancy
- successful pregnancy
- high-risk pregnancy
- morning sickness during pregnancy
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Usage note
While 'pregnant' is the most common adjective, 'gravid' is a more formal or technical term. 'Conception' refers to the initial act or process of becoming pregnant.
Example sentences
- The doctor confirmed her pregnancy with a positive test result.
- She experienced morning sickness during her pregnancy.
- Her pregnancy was high-risk due to her age.
- The couple was overjoyed by the news of their pregnancy.
- The pregnancy lasted nine months before the baby was born.
Quotes
"Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life." - Judith Lasater
"Pregnancy is a kind of miracle. Especially so in that it proves that a man and woman can conspire to force God to create a new soul." - Robert Anton Wilson
"Pregnancy is a process that invites you to surrender to the unseen force behind all life." - Judith Lasater