noun Download 🔗Share Sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, to develop the life within, by any process. Examples : "The hen's incubation period lasted for 21 days. " biology science animal agriculture process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The development of a disease from its causes, or the period of such development. Examples : "The incubation period for the flu was evident in the gradual spread of illness through the office. " medicine disease biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A period of little reaction which is followed by more rapid reaction. Examples : "The project seemed to stall for weeks, but after a long incubation, new ideas suddenly emerged and progress sped up. " process biology medicine time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the four proposed stages of creativity (preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification): the unconscious recombination of thought elements that were stimulated through conscious work at one point in time, resulting in novel ideas at a later point. Examples : "After brainstorming ideas for her project all morning, Sarah enjoyed a walk in the park, allowing the incubation period to do its work. " mind theory philosophy process stage science education ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams or to receive healing. Examples : "Hoping for guidance, Maria practiced incubation at the temple, spending the night in prayer to receive a dream that would help her decide her future. " religion ritual mythology theology soul supernatural Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
