unborn

/'ʌn'bɔ:n/

Thân thiện

The doctor uses an ultrasound to check on the unborn baby.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not yet born; not yet brought into existence: Describes a living being that is still developing in the womb and has not yet been delivered. It can also refer to future generations that do not yet exist. Example: The doctor checked the health of the unborn child.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The mother was careful with her diet for the sake of her unborn baby.
  • We must consider the impact of our decisions on unborn generations.
  • The law aims to protect the rights of the unborn.

Advanced Usage

• The unborn: Used as a collective noun to refer to all fetuses or future generations as a group.

Variants and Related Words

• Unborn child (noun phrase): A specific term for a fetus.
• Yet unborn (adjective phrase): Emphasizing a future state of not being born; often used for future generations.

Synonyms

• Fetal: Pertaining to a fetus.
• Expected: Awaited, especially a baby.
• Future: Belonging to a time after the present.

Antonyms

• Born: Having been brought into the world.
• Existing: Currently living or present.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not yet brought into existence
   • unborn generations