birth
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noun, often attributive \ˈbərth\Definition of BIRTH
1
a : the emergence of a new individual from the body of its parent b : the act or process of bringing forth young from the womb
2
: a state resulting from being born especially at a particular time or place <a Southerner by birth>
3
a : lineage, extraction b : high or noble birth
See Examples of BIRTH
- He was present at the birth of his daughter.
- The hospital reported an increase in premature births.
- Please indicate your date of birth.
- the period from birth to adolescence
- a disease that is present at birth
- the birth of the solar system
- the birth of the blues
- We are witnessing the birth of a new era.
Origin of BIRTH
Middle English, from Old Norse byrth; akin to Old English beran
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Embryology Terms
2birth
verbDefinition of BIRTH
transitive verb
1
chiefly dialect : to bring forth
2
a : to give rise to : originate b : to give birth to
intransitive verb
: to bring forth or be brought forth as a child or young
Examples of BIRTH
- <back in those days a woman her age would have birthed several children>
First Known Use of BIRTH
1855
3birth
adjectiveDefinition of BIRTH
: biological 3 <his birth mother>
Examples of BIRTH
- <argued that the birth mother had not been informed of all of her options at the time of the adoption>
First Known Use of BIRTH
1975
Related to BIRTH
- Synonyms
- biological (also biologic), natural, consanguineous
- Antonyms
- adopted, adoptive, nonbiological
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