incubation

[in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing-] / ˌɪn kyəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- /

NOUN

gestation

Synonyms

STRONG

evolution fecundation gravidity growth maturation pregnancy reproduction ripening

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease

NOUN

preparation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

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Normanly explained that the eggs "were collected very carefully, wrapped up individually and packaged into a biscuit tin" to be transported to the incubation facility.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The incubation period is between two and 21 days, and people aren’t usually contagious before symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The incubation period is between two and 21 days, and the mortality rate in past Bundibugyo outbreaks was between 30% and 50%.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The incubation period can last up to 21 days.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

This sent her deeper into the incubation trance.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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