birth — the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɜːrθ/
Example Sentences
- My cat gave birth to five kittens in my shoe closet!
- The birth of social media gave birth to a generation of selfie experts.
- She celebrated her 25th birthday, marking 25 years since her birth.
birth
NOUN[/bɜːrθ/]
the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring
After hours of waiting, the family finally celebrates the birth of a baby girl.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Birth derives from Old Norse 'byrth', sharing the same Indo-European root as the verb 'bear' (to carry or give birth). This fundamental term originally denoted the act of being born or brought forth into life.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'byrth' (bearing, act of birth) + Old Norse suffix '-th' (denoting a state or condition), ultimately from the root meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.
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📝Examples
“My cat gave birth to five kittens in my shoe closet!”
“The birth of social media gave birth to a generation of selfie experts.”
“She celebrated her 25th birthday, marking 25 years since her birth.”
“The birth of his brilliant idea happened while he was stuck in traffic.”
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