unborn

adjective

un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
1
: not born : not brought into life
2
: still to appear : future
3
: existing without birth

Examples of unborn in a Sentence

a home entertainment system that can be adapted for products as yet unborn
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unborn was before the 12th century

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“Unborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unborn. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unborn

adjective
un·​born ˌən-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
: not born
especially : still to appear : future
unborn generations

Medical Definition

unborn

adjective
un·​born -ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce unborn (audio)
: not yet born : existing in utero
unborn children

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