Impregnation

Pronunciation: /ɪmˌprɛɡˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of impregnation

noun the action or process of making a material or object impregnated with a substance

Example Sentences

A1 The process of impregnation can result in pregnancy.

A2 Impregnation is the act of fertilizing an egg.

B1 The impregnation of the wood helps to protect it from decay.

B2 The impregnation of the fabric with waterproofing agents makes it resistant to water.

C1 The impregnation of the soil with nutrients improved the crop yield.

C2 The impregnation process used in manufacturing ensures uniform distribution of materials.

Examples of impregnation in a Sentence

formal The process of impregnation involves the fertilization of an egg by sperm.

informal She was surprised by the unexpected impregnation after only a few months of dating.

slang I heard Jenny got an impregnation scare last month, but it turned out to be a false alarm.

figurative The artist's use of color creates a sense of impregnation, as if the hues are blending and merging together.

Grammatical Forms of impregnation

• past tense: impregnated
• plural: impregnations
• comparative: more impregnated
• superlative: most impregnated
• present tense: impregnates
• future tense: will impregnate
• perfect tense: has impregnated
• continuous tense: is impregnating
• singular: impregnation
• positive degree: impregnated
• infinitive: to impregnate
• gerund: impregnating
• participle: impregnating

Origin and Evolution of impregnation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impregnation' originated from the Latin word 'impregnare', which means 'to make pregnant' or 'to saturate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impregnation' has evolved to also mean the process of fertilizing an egg or causing a substance to be absorbed or soaked into something.