gestation
/dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/
the development of something over a period of time
gestation in a sentence
“The project had a long gestation period before launching.”
Origin of gestation
Latin gestatio carrying, bearing, from gestare to carry, bear
Related Words
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the realization of a potential
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to begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
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a revival of or renewed interest in something
enlightenment
the state of having knowledge or understanding