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Definition of unborn

unborn

/ʌnˈbɔːrn/
un · born
Plural:unborn
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• adjective

1

Not yet born; developing in the womb prior to birth.

Example

"Expectant mothers are advised to attend regular prenatal checkups to monitor the health of their unborn child."

2

Not yet in existence; belonging to the future.

Example

"Preserving natural ecosystems today is vital for the well-being of generations yet unborn."

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• noun

1

Children who are not yet born, or future generations considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"The ethical debate centered on the legal status and protection of the unborn."

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• Rhymes for unborn

• Nearby Words

unbonded
unboned
unbooked
unborn
unbothered
unbottled
unbound

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English unboren, formed from the negative prefix un- ('not') and boren, the past participle of beran ('to bear, bring forth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unborn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unborn
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