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How do you spell Incubation?

Correct spelling

incubation

Remember: CUB like a baby bear lying in its den

Why is incubation spelled this way?

From Latin incubare, to lie upon. IN (upon) + CUBARE (to lie). Incubation is lying upon eggs until they hatch — warmth and patience transforming potential into life.

Common misspellings of incubation

incubashionincubrationincubacionincubtion

Example

The incubation period for chicken eggs is typically twenty-one days.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incubation?+
The correct spelling is "incubation". Remember: CUB like a baby bear lying in its den
Is it incubashion or incubation?+
The correct spelling is "incubation", not "incubashion".

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