abortions
|a-bor-tions|
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/əˈbɔrʃənz/
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/əˈbɔːʃənz/
(abortion)
termination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abortion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abortio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'oriri' meant 'to arise.'
Historical Evolution
'abortio' transformed into the Old French word 'abortion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abortion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to miscarry or fail,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'termination of pregnancy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks.
The clinic provides safe abortions for women.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 01:51