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- [fee-kuh n-deyt, fek-uh n-]
- /ˈfi kənˌdeɪt, ˈfɛk ən-/
- /fˌekəndˈeɪʃən/
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- [fee-kuh n-deyt, fek-uh n-]
- /ˈfi kənˌdeɪt, ˈfɛk ən-/
Definitions of fecundation word
- verb with object fecundation to make prolific or fruitful. 1
- verb with object fecundation Biology. to impregnate or fertilize. 1
- noun fecundation The process whereby a new organism is produced by fertilization. 1
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Origin of fecundation
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin fēcundātus made fruitful, fertilized (past participle of fēcundāre). See fecund, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Fecundation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fecundation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fecundation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fecundation
noun fecundation
- gravidity — pregnant1 (def 1).
- growth — the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase.
- reproduction — the act or process of reproducing.
- pregnancy — the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant.
- maturation — the act or process of maturating.
Antonyms for fecundation
noun fecundation
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
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