unborn — not yet born; still in the womb
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not yet born; still in the womb
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌnbɔːrn/
Example Sentences
- The expectant father was already talking to his unborn child through his wife's belly.
- She played classical music for her unborn baby every evening.
- The unborn puppy was already showing signs of being as mischievous as its parents.
unborn
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌnbɔːrn/]
not yet born; still in the womb
Baby still in the womb
For the unborn, she mends what was torn.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'unboren', a straightforward combination of the negative prefix 'un-' and the past participle 'born' (from the verb 'bear'). It literally describes the state of not having been born.
Breakdown
un- (not, reverse) + born (past participle of bear, brought into existence). The prefix negates the adjective to indicate the absence of birth or existence.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The expectant father was already talking to his unborn child through his wife's belly.”
“She played classical music for her unborn baby every evening.”
“The unborn puppy was already showing signs of being as mischievous as its parents.”
“We have a responsibility to leave a clean planet for unborn generations.”
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