Definition of incubation Incubation
/ɪˌŋkjubejˈʃʌn/ - [ingkyubeyshun] - in•cu•ba•tion
We found 13 definitions of incubation from 5 different sources.
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What does incubation mean?
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NounPlural: incubations |
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| incubation - (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear | ||
| phase, stage (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon" | ||
| infection (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure | ||
| pathology the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases | ||
| incubation - maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development | ||
| tending, aid, attention, care the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" | ||
| incubation - sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body | ||
| brooding | ||
| birthing, giving birth, parturition, birth the process of giving birth | ||
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- incubation (Noun)
Sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, to develop the life within, by any process. - incubation (Noun)
The development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation. - incubation (Noun)
A period of little reaction which is followed by more rapid reaction. - incubation (Noun)
Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- incubation (n.)
A sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, (eggs) to develop the life within, by any process. - incubation (n.)
The development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation. (See below.) - incubation (n.)
A sleeping in a consecrated place for the purpose of dreaming oracular dreams.
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incubation
Sitting on (eggs) for hatching. -
incubation
The development of a disease from its causes.
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🔤- incubation, noun, singular of incubations.
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