World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesincubatrice
Pronunciation / Transliteration: inkubiˈtatritʃe
"Il neonato prematuro è stato messo nell'incubatrice."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment temperature, humidity, and oxygen for the cultivation of premature or sick newborn babies.
"The premature infant was placed in an incubator to monitor vital signs and support growth." - 2
An organization or facility designed to support early-stage startup companies by providing workspace, mentorship, and resources.
"The tech startup joined a local incubator to help scale its software platform."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word incubator, meaning 'one who lies upon', stemming from incubare (to brood or lie upon). Historically adapted in the 19th century to describe medical apparatuses for hatching eggs or maintaining premature infants, and later metaphorically extended to business and technological startup environments.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Incubator"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Incubator" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
couveuse
Transliteration: kuvøz
"Le bébé prématuré a été placé dans une couveuse."
Brutkasten
Transliteration: ˈbruːtˌkastn̩
"Das Frühchen wurde in einen Brutkasten gelegt."
incubatrice
Transliteration: inkubiˈtatritʃe
"Il neonato prematuro è stato messo nell'incubatrice."
incubadora
Transliteration: iŋkuβaˈðora
"El recién nacido prematuro fue colocado en una incubadora."
incubadora
Transliteration: ĩkubɐˈdoɾɐ
"O recém-nascido prematuro foi colocado numa incubadora."
इनक्यूबेटर
Transliteration: inkyubetar
"नवजात शिशु को इनक्यूबेटर में रखा गया।"
孵化器
Transliteration: fūhuàqì
"早产儿被放进了保温箱中。"
인큐베이터
Transliteration: inkyubeiteo
"미숙아가 인큐베이터에 옮겨졌다."
保育器
Transliteration: hoikuki
"未熟児が保育器に入れられた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
A formal, documented account of findings, investigations, or statistics issued by an authoritative body or government agency.
Used to express pleasure, realization, surprise, or understanding.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Incubator"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.