English Explanatory Dictionary

stillborn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Dead at birth.
  2. Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.
noun
  1. A baby that is born dead.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stillborn.wav

Word forms

stillborn still-born stillborns

Etymology

From English still + born. First attested in 1597.

Synonyms

deadborn unfruitful

Antonyms

quickborn
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