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pregnancy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/

The English word “pregnancy” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
  2. The period of time this condition prevails.
  3. The progression of stages from conception to birth.

Etymology

From pregnant + -cy.

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