stillborn
0 antonyms and opposites of stillborn, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Dead at the moment of birth.
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Etymology
A compound of "still" (motionless) and "born", first recorded in English in the late 1500s.
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What does “stillborn” mean?
The word “stillborn” means dead at the moment of birth. In plain terms, literally, born dead; figuratively, a plan or project that never had a chance to get going.
How do you pronounce “stillborn”?
“Stillborn” is pronounced STIHL-bawn (/ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “stillborn” in a sentence?
Here is “stillborn” used in a sentence: “The couple grieved for the child who was stillborn.”
What part of speech is “stillborn”?
“Stillborn” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stillborn” come from?
The word “stillborn” dates back to around 1500. A compound of "still" (motionless) and "born", first recorded in English in the late 1500s.
How many meanings does “stillborn” have?
“Stillborn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dead at the moment of birth.