Birthmark

Pronunciation: /bɜːrθ.mɑːrk/

Definitions of birthmark

noun a mark on the skin that is present at birth or appears shortly after

Example Sentences

A1 She has a small birthmark on her cheek.

A2 He was born with a birthmark on his arm.

B1 The doctor examined the birthmark to ensure it was not cancerous.

B2 Her birthmark is shaped like a heart and she loves showing it off.

C1 The birthmark on his back is a unique identifier that sets him apart.

C2 Despite attempts to cover it up, her birthmark is still visible on her neck.

Examples of birthmark in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's birthmark to ensure it was not cancerous.

informal I've had this birthmark on my arm since I was born.

slang Check out this cool birthmark I have on my leg!

figurative Her unique talent was like a birthmark that set her apart from the rest.

Grammatical Forms of birthmark

• past tense: birthmarked
• plural: birthmarks
• comparative: more birthmarked
• superlative: most birthmarked
• present tense: birthmark
• future tense: will birthmark
• perfect tense: have birthmarked
• continuous tense: is birthmarking
• singular: birthmark
• positive degree: birthmark
• infinitive: to birthmark
• gerund: birthmarking
• participle: birthmarked

Origin and Evolution of birthmark

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'birthmark' originated from the belief that certain markings on a person's skin were caused by events during their birth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'birthmark' has evolved to refer to a permanent mark or discoloration on the skin that is present from birth.