Synonyms of gestation

Noun

1. gestation, gestation period, biological time

usage: the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)

2. pregnancy, gestation, maternity, physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition

usage: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

3. gestation, construction, mental synthesis

usage: the conception and development of an idea or plan

Definition and meaning of gestation (Dictionary)