pro-abortion
|pro-a-bor-tion|
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/proʊ əˈbɔr ʃən/
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/prəʊ əˈbɔːʃən/
supporting abortion rights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pro-abortion' originates from the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'in favor of' and the word 'abortion', which comes from Latin 'abortio', meaning 'miscarriage'.
Historical Evolution
'abortio' transformed into the English word 'abortion', and the prefix 'pro-' was added to form 'pro-abortion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abortion' referred to a miscarriage, but over time it evolved to mean the deliberate termination of a pregnancy. 'Pro-abortion' specifically refers to supporting the right to this action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in favor of the legal right to have an abortion.
She is a pro-abortion advocate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45