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gestating Definition and Meaning in English (gestating definition)

adjective
Synonyms:pregnantgravidexpecting
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Gestating definition: The biological process of carrying a fetus or embryo in the womb between conception and birth is referred to as gestating.

Definitions of Gestating

  1. 1adjective

    The biological process of carrying a fetus or embryo in the womb between conception and birth is referred to as gestating.

  2. 2verb

    Figuratively, gestating describes the slow and gradual development of an idea, plan, or project in the mind over time.

Example Sentences

biological

“The elephant is gestating for nearly two years before giving birth to its calf.”

figurative

“She has been gestating a brilliant idea for her new novel for months.”

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infinitivegestate
past tensegestated
noungestation

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Gestating definition: The biological process of carrying a fetus or embryo in the womb between conception and birth is referred to as gestating.
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'Gestating' translates to 'gestating' in English. Gestating definition: The biological process of carrying a fetus or embryo in the womb between conception and birth is referred to as gestating.
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