pregnancy
Translation
pregnancy
Examples
Her pregnancy was confirmed by a doctor.
Her pregnancy was confirmed by a doctor.
She had a difficult pregnancy.
She had a difficult pregnancy.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) pregnancy a state of being pregnant She announced her pregnancy to her family.
((during)) pregnancy in the period of being pregnant It's important to eat well during pregnancy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gestation, gravidity
Etymology
From Latin 'praegnans' (pregnant), from 'prae-' (before) + 'gnasci' (to be born), literally meaning 'before being born'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'pregnant'. The suffix '-ancy' often denotes a state or quality.