Hatching: meaning, definitions and examples

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hatching

[ ˈhatʃɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

of eggs

The process of a chick emerging from an egg, or the process of an egg being kept warm until it hatches.

Synonyms

emergence, incubation

Examples of usage

The hatching of the eggs usually takes around 21 days.
The hatching process is crucial for the survival of the species.

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of a plan

The act of bringing a plan or idea into reality, typically in a gradual or subtle way.

Synonyms

development, implementation

Examples of usage

The hatching of the new marketing strategy was a success.
After months of hatching, the project finally came to fruition.

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of a plot

The secret or subtle planning of a scheme, often with a negative connotation.

Synonyms

plotting, scheming

Examples of usage

The hatching of the conspiracy was revealed by an anonymous source.
She was caught in the act of hatching a plan against her colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "hatching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eclosão

🇮🇳 अंडे से निकलना

🇩🇪 Schlüpfen

🇮🇩 penetasan

🇺🇦 вилуплення

🇵🇱 wylęganie

🇯🇵 孵化

🇫🇷 éclosion

🇪🇸 eclosión

🇹🇷 yumurtadan çıkma

🇰🇷 부화

🇸🇦 فقس

🇨🇿 líhnutí

🇸🇰 liahnutie

🇨🇳 孵化

🇸🇮 izvalitev

🇮🇸 klakning

🇰🇿 шығу

🇬🇪 გამოჩეკვა

🇦🇿 çıxma

🇲🇽 eclosión

Word origin

The word 'hatching' originates from the Middle English word 'hacche', which means to produce young from an egg by incubation. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of eggs being kept warm until they hatch. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass the idea of bringing plans or schemes into reality, reflecting the gradual emergence of ideas or strategies. The concept of 'hatching' carries both positive and negative connotations, highlighting the dual nature of the term in different contexts.