Definition

The process of making something pregnant or the state of being filled with a substance.

Example

The impregnations of the rock with minerals made it valuable for mining.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the process of impregnation in plants?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they reproduce and spread their genes.

I read that some plants can even self-fertilize during impregnation.

That's so interesting! Nature really has its own ways of ensuring survival.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impregnation is formed from "im-" (meaning into) and "pregnare" (meaning to conceive or become pregnant). The word describes the process of becoming pregnant or the act of making something pregnant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'into' ('im-') and 'conceiving' ('pregnare') to remember that impregnation refers to the process of making something pregnant.

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