maternity Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
pregnancy; gestation.
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noun the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
motherhood.
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noun the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
motherliness; maternalism; maternal quality.
- the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
WordNet
Ma*ter"ni*ty noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
The state of being a mother; the character or relation of a mother.