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unborn
Unborn (adj) means not yet born; still developing in the womb. Example: “The charity raises money for the health of unborn babies.”
adj
1
Not yet born; still developing in the womb.
"The charity raises money for the health of unborn babies."
"She could feel her unborn child kicking."
2
Belonging to a future generation; yet to come.
"The debt will be paid off by generations still unborn."
How to use unborn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot born yet — used for babies before birth, or for people in the far future.
Common pairings
unborn child
unborn baby
generations unborn
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Word forms
- Plural
- unborns
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Etymology
From Old English unboren, simply un- + born — it has meant "not yet born" for well over a thousand years.
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What does “unborn” mean?
The word “unborn” means not yet born; still developing in the womb. In plain terms, not born yet — used for babies before birth, or for people in the far future.
How do you use “unborn” in a sentence?
Here is “unborn” used in a sentence: “The charity raises money for the health of unborn babies.”
What part of speech is “unborn”?
“Unborn” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unborn” come from?
The word “unborn” comes from Old English. From Old English unboren, simply un- + born — it has meant "not yet born" for well over a thousand years.
Is “unborn” a common word?
“Unborn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unborn” have?
“Unborn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not yet born; still developing in the womb.
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