incubation
noun/ˌɪŋkjəˈbeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,161 most common English word
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs warm until they hatch, or the development of an idea or disease over time.
Example sentence
The eggs go through incubation for about three weeks before they hatch.
Synonyms & related words
- hatching
- brooding
- development
- gestation
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