maternity

/mə'tə:niti/
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maternity

The nurse works in the maternity ward of the hospital.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state or experience of being a mother; motherhood: This refers to the condition of having given birth to a child or the qualities associated with being a mother.
    • The state of being pregnant: This refers to the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus.
    • A section in a hospital for the care of women giving birth and newborn babies: This is a specific place, often called a maternity ward.
Usage
  • The word "maternity" is primarily used as a noun. It is often used attributively (like an adjective) in compound terms to describe things related to pregnancy, childbirth, or motherhood (e.g., maternity leave, maternity dress).
  • It describes a biological state, a social role, or a physical location in a medical context.
Examples
  • As a noun (state/quality):
    • Her face glowed with the joy of maternity.
    • The company offers excellent maternity benefits.
  • As a noun (pregnancy):
    • She is on leave due to maternity.
  • As a noun (hospital section):
    • The new maternity wing has state-of-the-art facilities.
Advanced Usage
  • "Maternity" as an attributive noun: When used before another noun, it specifies a relation to pregnancy or childbirth.
    • Maternity leave is essential for new parents.
    • She bought a maternity coat.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maternal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a mother.
    • She has a very maternal instinct.
  • Motherhood (n): The state of being a mother. (A close synonym for the first meaning of "maternity".)
  • Pregnancy (n): The condition of being pregnant. (A close synonym for the second meaning of "maternity".)
  • Antenatal/ Prenatal (adj): Relating to the period before childbirth.
Synonyms
  • Motherhood: The state of being a mother.
  • Pregnancy: The condition of having a developing fetus in the uterus.
Antonyms
  • Paternity: The state of being a father.
  • Childlessness: The state of not having children.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Maternity leave: A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child.
  • Maternity ward: The department of a hospital for childbirth and the care of newborns.
  • Maternity clothes: Clothing designed to accommodate a pregnant woman's body.
maternity

The nurse works in the maternity ward of the hospital.

Noun
  1. the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
    • the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
  2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
  3. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

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