pre-birth
|pre/birth|
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🇺🇸
/priːˈbɜːrθ/
🇬🇧
/priːˈbɜːθ/
before birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-birth' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'birth', which refers to the act of being born.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-birth' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'birth' to form a term used in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before birth', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before birth.
The pre-birth environment can significantly impact a child's development.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 01:04