full-term
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/fʊl tɜrm/
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/fʊl tɜːm/
complete pregnancy duration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'full-term' originates from the combination of 'full' and 'term', where 'full' meant 'complete' and 'term' referred to a 'fixed period'.
Historical Evolution
'full-term' evolved from the Old English 'full' and Latin 'terminus', eventually becoming the modern English term 'full-term'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete period', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'complete duration of pregnancy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a pregnancy that has reached its full duration, typically around 40 weeks.
The baby was born full-term and healthy.
Synonyms
full-lengthcomplete-term
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 22:23