Miscarriage

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈkærɪdʒ/

Definitions of miscarriage

noun the spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently

Example Sentences

A1 She had a miscarriage last month.

A2 The doctor explained the risks of miscarriage during the first trimester.

B1 After the miscarriage, she sought counseling to cope with the loss.

B2 The couple decided to try again for a baby after experiencing a miscarriage.

C1 The research study examined the psychological impact of recurrent miscarriages on women.

C2 The support group provided a safe space for women to share their experiences of miscarriage.

Examples of miscarriage in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained the potential risks of miscarriage during the first trimester.

informal She was devastated to hear about her friend's miscarriage.

slang I heard she had a tough time dealing with her miscarriage.

figurative The project's failure felt like a miscarriage of justice.

Grammatical Forms of miscarriage

• past tense: miscarried
• plural: miscarriages
• comparative: more miscarried
• superlative: most miscarried
• present tense: miscarries
• future tense: will miscarry
• perfect tense: have miscarried
• continuous tense: is miscarrying
• singular: miscarriage
• positive degree: miscarriage
• infinitive: to miscarry
• gerund: miscarrying
• participle: miscarrying

Origin and Evolution of miscarriage

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'miscarriage' originated from Middle English, where 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, and 'carriage' refers to carrying or conveying.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of carrying or conveying something wrongly or badly, the word 'miscarriage' evolved to specifically refer to the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the womb.