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motherhood

[ muhth-er-hood ]

noun

  1. the state of being a mother; maternity.
  2. the qualities or spirit of a mother.
  3. mothers collectively.


adjective

  1. having or relating to an inherent worthiness, justness, or goodness that is obvious or unarguable:

    legislation pushed through on a motherhood basis.

motherhood

/ ˈmʌðəˌhʊd /

noun

  1. the state of being a mother
  2. the qualities characteristic of a mother


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Word History and Origins

Origin of motherhood1

First recorded in 1375–1425; from the late Middle English word moderhed. See mother 1, -hood

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Example Sentences

And motherhood is indeed one of the biggest siphons that draws women away from tech.

The incompatibility between motherhood and tech, it seems, runs far deeper than the timing of pregnancy alone.

It is about unfortunate biological mechanisms gone awry, compounded by the real stress of motherhood.

We need to a better job of explaining that women use birth control for much more than delaying or avoiding motherhood.

President Obama is absolutely correct that ensuring work is compatible with motherhood is essential.

And as I gazed at the holy face, another light seemed to change it by degrees from saddened motherhood to triumphant woman!

She gave her husband three children, though she never loved him, devoting herself to the duties of motherhood.

I have been cheated out of the joys of motherhood, that is the truth—the spring was poisoned for me at the very beginning.

All women display an innocent artfulness, the first time they find themselves facing motherhood.

Perhaps no greater charm prevails in this world of wage-earners than the attitude toward motherhood.

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