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
  • Lindsay Clancy’s case began with a bout of insomnia and anxiety several months after the birth of her third child with her husband, Patrick, in a quiet suburb outside Boston.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Just … Miley Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx’s birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop, and his stage name was more strategic than anything else.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 4 Oct. 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
  • In an interview, Arons described the genesis of the collection.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Unpacking the genesis of the film, Vildziunas said the idea grew out of his personal experience with COVID back in 2020, when the world suddenly shut down.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of genesis
Noun
  • The conversations will delve into pop culture, parenting, relationships, careers, money and politics.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The following year, Erica posted another carousel for the holiday and complimented Max’s parenting skills.
    — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of parenting
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“Geniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geniture. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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