pregnancy

UK
/ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
US
/ˈprɛɡ.nən.si/

Translations

pregnancynoun
pregnancies
pl
She announced her pregnancy to her family.
Она объявила своей семье о беременности.
Additional translations
состояние беременности
pregnancyadjective
UK
/ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
US
/ˈprɛɡ.nən.si/
Attributive use of the noun before another noun (e.g., "pregnancy test"); non-gradable.

Definitions

pregnancynoun
The condition or period of being pregnant, the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
She announced her pregnancy to her family during the holiday dinner.
Figuratively, the quality of being full of meaning, significance, or implication.
There was a pregnancy in his pause that made everyone lean forward.
pregnancyadjective
Relating to or intended for use during pregnancy.
She bought a pregnancy test at the pharmacy.