gravidation

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Noun gravidation has 1 sense

gravidity, gravidness, gravidation - technical terms for pregnancy
--₁ is a kind of pregnancy, gestation, maternity

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Gravidation

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The state or condition of being pregnant

Example Sentence:

After several weeks of anticipation, Sarah finally confirmed her gravidation through a positive pregnancy test.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: The process of pregnancy

Example Sentence:

The gravidation of a mammal involves the development of the embryo and its eventual birth.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: The gravitational pull or force exerted by a celestial body

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The presence of the moon's gravidation affects the tides on Earth.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or associated with pregnancy

Example Sentence:

The gravidation period is a crucial time for the health and development of the unborn child.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Relating to the gravitational attraction between objects

Example Sentence:

The scientist studied the gravidation effects of two massive celestial bodies in space.