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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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"Part of the difficulty lies in reconstructing oviraptor incubation realistically," said Su.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

The virus is contagious only when symptoms appear after an incubation period of two to 21 days.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The incubation period can stretch from several days to three weeks.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

This is the most serious form of the plague and can have an incubation period of just one day.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

In general, the microbiology experiments were not carried out at the low ambient Martian temperatures, and most did not provide long incubation times.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan