Nativity

Pronunciation: /nəˈtɪvəti/

Definitions of nativity

noun the birth of Jesus Christ

Example Sentences

A1 The nativity scene at the church shows baby Jesus in a manger.

A2 During the Christmas season, many people set up nativity displays in their homes.

B1 The nativity play at the school was a big hit with the parents.

B2 The nativity story is a central part of the Christian faith.

C1 The artist painted a beautiful nativity scene with intricate details.

C2 The nativity of Jesus is a key event in the Christian calendar.

Examples of nativity in a Sentence

formal The nativity scene at the church beautifully depicts the birth of Jesus.

informal Have you seen the nativity play at school yet?

slang Let's go check out the nativity set at the mall.

figurative The nativity of a new idea often leads to great innovation.

Grammatical Forms of nativity

• past tense: nativities
• plural: nativities
• comparative: more nativity
• superlative: most nativity
• present tense: nativities
• future tense: will nativity
• perfect tense: have nativitied
• continuous tense: is nativitying
• singular: nativity
• positive degree: nativest
• infinitive: to nativity
• gerund: nativitying
• participle: nativitied

Origin and Evolution of nativity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nativity' originated from the Latin word 'nativitas', which is derived from the verb 'nasci' meaning 'to be born'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the birth of Jesus Christ, the term 'nativity' has evolved to also mean the birth or origin of any person or thing.