geniture

noun

ˈje-nə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce geniture (audio)
Definition of geniturenext
as in birth
the act or instance of being born in astrology, the influence of a planet on a geniture depends on the planet's position within the zodiac

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  1. birth
  2. nativity
  3. genesis
  4. parenting
Noun
  • These folks include my sister, two brothers and a beloved SIL, all who’ve been a loving part of our 41-year-old’s life since birth.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These counties have no hospitals or birth centers providing obstetric care, and no obstetric clinician.
    — Kayley Corley, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of birth
Noun
  • In the end the storybook house got its Christmas debut, with neighboring church bells, sheep, and a nativity scene for revelers.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cicero, originally from Scicli, suggests bookmarking the Church of San Bartolomeo’s Neapolitan nativity, or the curious Cristo con la gonnella.
    — Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of nativity
Noun
  • But the genesis of his fear is arguably scarier than anything on screen.
    — William Earl, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Park spoke about the genesis of the show, how her early career as an actor impacts her as a showrunner, and the prospect of a second season.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of genesis
Noun
  • Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors believe he was killed because of ongoing strife with his former wife, Shanna Gardner, over the parenting of their twins.
    — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of parenting
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“Geniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geniture. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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