childbearing
|child/bear/ing|
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/ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛrɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃaɪldˌbeərɪŋ/
giving birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'childbearing' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'cild' meaning 'child' and 'beran' meaning 'to bear or carry'.
Historical Evolution
'cildberan' transformed into the Middle English word 'childberinge', and eventually became the modern English word 'childbearing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry a child', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of giving birth to children'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of giving birth to children.
The couple is planning for childbearing in the near future.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35