incubation

CEFRC1

/ɪnkjuːˈbeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of keeping eggs warm until they develop.

  2. 02

    noun

    The period between infection and the first signs of illness.

Examples

  • The incubation period can take up to two weeks.

  • What is the incubation period?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Citations
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A period of little reaction which is followed by more rapid reaction.

  2. The development of a disease from its causes, or the period of such development.

  3. Sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, to develop the life within, by any process.

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In context

  • Incubation in the vicinity of burial places, cremation grounds, holy wells and sacred streams was common. The ancient Hebrews visited vaults or slept among tombs to get meaningful dreams.

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The blank period for chicken eggs is about 21 days in a heated nest.

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Origin

noun

From Latin incubātiō, from incubō (“to lie on”).