Birth
Birth noun - The act or instance of being born.
Development and birth are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Development" instead a noun "Birth".
Development
Development noun - The act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced.
Birth and development are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Birth" instead a noun "Development".
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Both words in one sentence
- Dexter's dad in the "Laboretto" episodes of Dexter's Laboratory detailing Dexter's birth and development.
Source: Panicky Expectant Father - Unfortunately, an exact date for the birth of the Internet cannot be given, since it was a continuous development over several decades.
Source: Older Than They Think / Other -
Technically, the normal process of bone development before birth could qualify, as softer connective tissues are calcified into bone.
Source: Taken for Granite
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