gestation

/dʒeˈsteɪʃən/

noun

ciąża

/ˈt͡ɕɔ̃ʐa/· rzeczownik

Also

okres rozwoju(m)

Definition

The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth, or the development of an idea or plan.

Examples

The gestation period for humans is approximately nine months.

Okres ciąży u ludzi wynosi około dziewięciu miesięcy.

The project had a long gestation period before it was finally launched.

Projekt miał długi okres rozwoju, zanim został ostatecznie uruchomiony.

Synonyms

pregnancy development incubation

Collocations

gestation periodlong gestationduring gestation

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