1noun
the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
01 Word definition
gestation
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is GESTATION a word?
Yes. GESTATION is a 9-letter noun. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
G-E-S-T-A-T-I-O-NHow do you spell GESTATION?
GESTATION contains 9 letters, begins with G, and ends with N.
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2noun
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗gestation periodpregnancymaternity
02 Letter breakdown
How is GESTATION spelled?
G1E2S3T4A5T6I7O8N9
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About GESTATION.
How do you spell GESTATION?
GESTATION is spelled G-E-S-T-A-T-I-O-N. It contains 9 letters.