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incubatory


Meanings
  • noun

    A place or environment that fosters the growth, development, or hatching of something, especially embryos or ideas.


Variants
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incubate , incubated , incubates , incubating , incubative , incubatory
Etymology
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From the Latin incubare 'to lie upon', from in 'on' + cubare 'to lie'.


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  1. The term 'incubatory' is often used in the context of scientific research, particularly in embryology and microbiology.

  2. In ancient Rome, newborn babies were placed in a special 'incubator' called a 'laconicum' to keep them warm and protect them from the cold.

  3. The incubation period for chicken eggs is typically 21 days.


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  1. brooding: Related to the idea of an incubatory environment, 'brooding' refers to deep thought or contemplation, often with a sense of introspection and intensive focus.

  2. hatchery: A place where eggs are kept and hatched artificially, such as a fish hatchery or a poultry hatchery.


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In literature, the term 'incubatory' is used to describe environments or situations that encourage the development of ideas or creativity. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the monk Zosima creates an incubatory atmosphere at his monastery, where young monks can learn and grow spiritually.

How to Memorize "incubatory"

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    - Imagine a warm, cozy environment where ideas or embryos are nurtured and developed. Visualize a mother bird incubating her eggs in a nest.

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