miscarriage
|mis/car/riage|
C1
/ˈmɪsˌkærɪdʒ/
loss or failure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miscarriage' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'miscarien,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'carien' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'miscarien' transformed into the modern English word 'miscarriage' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spontaneous loss of a pregnancy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus.
She experienced a miscarriage in her first trimester.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45