Definition

The process of a cat giving birth to kittens.

Example

The kittening season is a busy time for animal shelters.

Conversation

Did you hear that Sarah's cat is kittening soon?

No way! That's so exciting!

I can't wait to see all the little kittens once they arrive.

Me too! I hope she shares lots of pictures!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kittening is derived from 'kitten' (from Middle English 'kitten', meaning a young cat) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'kittening' refers to the process of giving birth to or raising kittens.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kitten' as a young cat and '-ing' as the action of doing something. So, 'kittening' means the action of raising or giving birth to young cats.

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