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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Gestation' in a Sentence

"The process, state, or period of carrying and developing offspring within the womb before birth." more

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The tiny eggs were in a state of gestation, waiting to hatch into adorable chicks.
The idea for their school project was in a period of gestation as they brainstormed and planned together.
The caterpillar undergoes a process of gestation inside the cocoon before transforming into a beautiful butterfly.

Gestation

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nounThe process, state, or period of carrying and developing offspring within the womb before birth.

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Last Updated On: November 4, 2023
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