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- [in-kyuh-bey-ter, ing-]
- /ˈɪn kyəˌbeɪ tər, ˈɪŋ-/
- /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.beɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kyuh-bey-ter, ing-]
- /ˈɪn kyəˌbeɪ tər, ˈɪŋ-/
Definitions of incubator word
- noun incubator an apparatus in which eggs are hatched artificially. 1
- noun incubator an enclosed apparatus in which prematurely born infants are kept in controlled conditions, as of temperature, for protection and care. 1
- noun incubator an apparatus in which media inoculated with microorganisms are cultivated at a constant temperature. 1
- noun incubator a person or thing that incubates. 1
- noun incubator An enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment for the care and protection of premature or unusually small babies. 1
- noun incubator intensive care hospital crib 1
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Origin of incubator
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Late Latin: literally, one who lies in or upon (something). See incubate, -tor
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Parts of speech for Incubator
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incubator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incubator
noun incubator
- brooder — an enclosure or other structure, usually heated, used for rearing young chickens or other fowl
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