Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gestation
noun
/dʒɛsˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The period during which an embryo develops inside the womb before birth.
Examples
- The gestation period for humans is about nine months.
- Animals like elephants have a longer gestation than many other species.
Meaning
Gestation refers to the time taken for a fetus to grow and develop inside the mother’s body, typically ending in childbirth.
Synonyms
- Pregnancy
- Development
- Incubation
