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Word: Liveborn

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "liveborn" describes a baby that is born alive, meaning it shows signs of life after birth, such as breathing or crying. It is the opposite of "stillborn," which refers to a baby that is born without any signs of life.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Liveborn" is typically used in medical or formal contexts when discussing childbirth.
  • It is often used to compare the status of babies at birth.
Example Sentence:
  • "After a long labor, the mother was relieved to hear that she had given birth to a healthy, liveborn baby."
Advanced Usage:

In medical reports or discussions, "liveborn" might be used in statistical contexts, for example: - "The hospital reported a high percentage of liveborn infants this year compared to previous years."

Word Variants:
  • Livebirth (noun): The act of giving birth to a liveborn baby.
    • Example: "The livebirth rate in the region has increased."
Different Meanings:
  • Liveborn specifically refers to the state of a newborn infant.
  • It does not have other meanings outside of the context of childbirth.
Synonyms:
  • Healthy baby
  • Born alive
  • Not stillborn
Related Terms:
  • Stillborn (adjective): Referring to a baby that is born without signs of life.
  • Neonate (noun): A newborn baby, especially within the first 28 days of life.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "liveborn," as it is a specific medical term.
Summary:

"Liveborn" is an important term in discussions about childbirth, indicating that a baby has been born alive and healthy.

Adjective
  1. (of newborn infant) showing signs of life after birth; not stillborn
    • a liveborn baby

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