pregnancies
word · lemma: pregnancy
Definition
The state or condition of having a developing baby inside the body. 'Pregnancies' is the plural form and refers to more than one instance of being pregnant.
Usage & Nuances
Used primarily in medical or formal contexts. Common collocations: 'multiple pregnancies', 'unplanned pregnancies', 'high-risk pregnancies'. Always refers to more than one pregnancy, while 'pregnancy' is singular.
Spanish: embarazosPortuguese (BR): gravidezesPortuguese (PT): gravidezesChinese (Simplified): 怀孕（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 懷孕（複數）Hindi: गर्भधारणाएँArabic: حملات
Example Sentences
Many women have healthy pregnancies.
basic
Her doctor monitored both of her pregnancies closely.
basic
Smoking during pregnancies can be dangerous.
basic
She had three pregnancies, but only two children.
natural
Complications can occur in some pregnancies, but not others.
natural
The clinic specializes in high-risk pregnancies.
natural