Pregnancy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē/ preg·nan·cy

Meaning & Definition of Pregnancy

Pregnancy (noun)

  1. the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning)
  2. the condition of being pregnant, gestation
  3. an instance of being pregnant

Pregnancy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of containing unborn young within the body

    "an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years"

    similar: family way, gestation, gravidity
    related: conception, begetting, breeding, generation, procreation, siring, spawning
    near: barrenness, infertility

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pregnancy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pregnancy:

family way, gestation, gravidity

Related Words for Pregnancy

conception, begetting, breeding, generation, procreation, siring, spawning

Near Antonyms of Pregnancy

barrenness, infertility

Word Forms of Pregnancy

Inflections: pregnancies

Origin & Etymology of Pregnancy

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pregnancy

Words & Phrases Containing Pregnancy

pregnancy test, ectopic pregnancy, false pregnancy, tubal pregnancy, phantom pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy

What does "Pregnancy" mean?

"Pregnancy" means the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning). As a noun, it is defined as: the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning).

What is another word for "Pregnancy"?

Other words for "Pregnancy" include family way, gestation and gravidity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pregnancy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pregnancy"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pregnancy". Common alternatives include family way, gestation and gravidity.

How do you use "Pregnancy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pregnancy" in a sentence: "an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years".

Is "Pregnancy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pregnancy" is a noun.

Is "Pregnancy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Pregnancy" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Pregnancy"?

"Pregnancy" is pronounced /ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as preg·nan·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Pregnancy"?

First known use: 15th century.