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incubation

/ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnkjəˈbeɪʃən/

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Incubation, couvaison

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. "

La période d'incubation de la poule a duré 21 jours.

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Incubation

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. "

La période d'incubation de la grippe était évidente dans la propagation progressive de la maladie dans le bureau.

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Incubation

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. "

Le projet a semblé stagner pendant des semaines, mais après une longue incubation, de nouvelles idées ont soudainement émergé et les progrès se sont accélérés.

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Incubation

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. "

Après avoir réfléchi à des idées pour son projet toute la matinée, Sarah a apprécié une promenade dans le parc, permettant à la période d'incubation de faire son travail.

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Incubation, sommeil dans un temple

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. "

Espérant obtenir des conseils, Maria a pratiqué l'incubation au temple, passant la nuit en prière pour recevoir un rêve qui l'aiderait à décider de son avenir.

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