implantation
noun
Simple meaning
The organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmplænˈteɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
embryology
The organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
embryology
The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
The act of planting or setting in the ground
Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
surgery
The act of inserting a medical implant.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
Used this way, implantation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland.”noun
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