anti-natal
|an-ti-na-tal|
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/ˌæntiˈneɪtəl/
against birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-natal' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the Latin word 'natalis' meaning 'of birth'.
Historical Evolution
'natalis' transformed into the English word 'natal', and with the prefix 'anti-', it became 'anti-natal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against birth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or against birth or reproduction.
The anti-natal policies were introduced to control population growth.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 20:31