What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
insemination
Example
The doctor recommended insemination as a fertility treatment. [insemination: noun]
Example
The veterinarian performed artificial insemination on the cow to improve breeding. [insemination: noun]
impregnation
Example
The couple was thrilled to learn of the impregnation after trying to conceive for months. [impregnation: noun]
Example
The wood was treated with a chemical to prevent impregnation by water. [impregnation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impregnation is more commonly used than insemination in everyday language, but both words are more likely to be encountered in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between insemination and impregnation?
Insemination is more formal than impregnation, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
