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MATERNITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Maternity.

Maternity - as a noun

The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gestation10pregnancy17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motherhood19

The quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

Example: "The girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maternal qualitymaternalism15motherliness17

Example Sentences

"She took maternity leave to care for her newborn baby."
"The company offers excellent benefits for maternity coverage."
"The hospital has a dedicated maternity ward for expectant mothers."
"She attended a maternity class to learn about childbirth and parenting."
"The government introduced new policies to improve maternity care in the country."
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Word Game Points

Is MATERNITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maternity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATERNITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MATERNITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maternity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATERNITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MATERNITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maternity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATERNITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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