normally-delivered
|nor-mal-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈnɔːrməli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈnɔːməli dɪˈlɪvəd/
typical birth process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'normally-delivered' originates from the combination of 'normal' and 'deliver,' where 'normal' meant 'usual or typical' and 'deliver' meant 'to bring forth or give birth.'
Historical Evolution
'normally-delivered' changed from the phrase 'normal delivery' and eventually became the modern English term 'normally-delivered.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a typical birth process,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a birth process that occurs without complications or medical interventions.
The baby was normally-delivered without any complications.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 00:29