Stillborn

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Pronunciation: /stɪlˈbɔrn/

Definitions of stillborn

noun a baby that is born dead

Example Sentences

A1 The stillborn baby was buried in a small ceremony.

A2 The parents were devastated by the loss of their stillborn child.

B1 The doctor explained the possible causes of a stillborn birth to the couple.

B2 Research is being conducted to understand the factors that contribute to stillborn births.

C1 The hospital implemented new protocols to reduce the occurrence of stillborn deliveries.

C2 The organization is dedicated to providing support for families who have experienced a stillborn loss.

adjective referring to a baby that is born dead

Example Sentences

A1 The stillborn baby was buried in the family plot.

A2 The couple grieved the loss of their stillborn child.

B1 The doctor explained the possible causes of a stillborn birth.

B2 The hospital provided counseling services for parents who had a stillborn baby.

C1 Research is ongoing to better understand the risk factors for stillborn births.

C2 The organization offers support groups for families affected by stillborn births.

Examples of stillborn in a Sentence

formal The doctor informed the couple that their baby was stillborn.

informal I heard that their baby was stillborn, it's so heartbreaking.

slang I can't imagine the pain of losing a stillborn baby.

figurative The project was stillborn from the beginning and never had a chance to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of stillborn

past tense

stillborn

plural

stillborns

comparative

more stillborn

superlative

most stillborn

present tense

stillborn

future tense

will be stillborn

perfect tense

have been stillborn

continuous tense

being stillborn

singular

stillborn

positive degree

stillborn

infinitive

to stillborn

gerund

stillborning

participle

stillborned

Origin and Evolution of stillborn

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'stillborn' originated from the Old English term 'stille geboren' which means 'born dead'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'stillborn' has come to specifically refer to a baby that is born dead, rather than just any individual who is born dead.