abortion — the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbɔːrʃn/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's grand opening was such an abortion that they had to close for a week to reorganize.
- The movie was an artistic abortion - even the popcorn was more entertaining.
- Medical abortion requires careful monitoring by healthcare professionals.
abortion
NOUN[/əˈbɔːrʃn/]
the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy
After the abortion, she sits quietly in the clinic, holding her partner's hand.
Each portion of truth fights every distortion of abortion
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin abortio, derived from abortus (miscarried, born prematurely), which combines ab- (away) and oriri (to rise, be born). Originally referred to premature or failed birth, but evolved to denote the deliberate termination of pregnancy in modern usage.
Breakdown
ab- (away, off) + ortus (birth, from oriri meaning to rise/be born) + -ion (noun-forming suffix), literally 'away from birth' or 'failure to be born'.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant's grand opening was such an abortion that they had to close for a week to reorganize.”
“The movie was an artistic abortion - even the popcorn was more entertaining.”
“Medical abortion requires careful monitoring by healthcare professionals.”
“The politician's speech was such an abortion that even his own party members left early.”
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