Abortuary

Pronunciation: /əˈbɔːrtʃuˌweri/

Definitions of abortuary

noun a place where abortions are performed

Example Sentences

A1 An abortuary is a place where abortions are performed.

A2 The local community protested against the opening of the abortuary.

B1 The government passed a law regulating the operations of abortuaries.

B2 There are debates about the ethics of abortuaries in society.

C1 The doctor who runs the abortuary has faced legal challenges in the past.

C2 The documentary shed light on the controversial practices of some abortuaries.

Examples of abortuary in a Sentence

formal The city council decided to shut down the controversial abortuary due to legal concerns.

informal I heard they're protesting outside the abortuary again.

slang Let's go spray paint some messages on the walls of the abortuary.

figurative Some people see the fast food industry as an abortuary for healthy eating habits.

Grammatical Forms of abortuary

• past tense: abortuaried
• plural: abortuaries
• comparative: more abortuary
• superlative: most abortuary
• present tense: abortuaries
• future tense: will abortuary
• perfect tense: have abortuaried
• continuous tense: is abortuarying
• singular: abortuary
• positive degree: abortuary
• infinitive: to abortuary
• gerund: abortuarying
• participle: abortuaried

Origin and Evolution of abortuary

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'abortuary' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'abortion' and 'mortuary', suggesting a place where aborted fetuses are handled or disposed of.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a facility or place where abortions were performed or fetuses were handled, the word 'abortuary' has evolved to also refer to organizations or institutions that provide abortion services or support. It is often used in a negative or derogatory manner by those opposed to abortion.