pregnancy
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pregnancies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
Noun
Examples
News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy with the third-in-line to the throne was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun, very acute morning sickness.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The period of time this condition prevails.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pregnancy” mean?
The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
Is “pregnancy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.