Looking for the meaning of the word ABORTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABORTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abortion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin abortio(n-), from aboriri ‘miscarry’ (see abort)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbɔːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy
Short Definition:deliberate termination of pregnancy
Examples:- concerns such as abortion and euthanasia
- illegal abortions
Definition:
an object or undertaking that is unpleasant or badly made or carried out.
Short Definition:unsuccessful thing
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