unborn
Americanadjective
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not yet born; yet to come; future.
unborn generations.
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not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.
an unborn baby.
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existing without birth or beginning.
adjective
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not yet born or brought to birth
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still to come in the future
the unborn world
Etymology
Origin of unborn
before 900; Middle English; Old English unbornen. See un- 1, born
Example Sentences
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The UK's medicines regulator, the MHRA, has warned women that the lack of information about how the drugs could affect unborn children means they must not be taken:
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Chloe had repeatedly gone to Worthing Hospital in the previous weeks, telling staff she was in agonising pain and that her unborn baby's movements had significantly reduced.
From BBC
Their unborn baby, who was named Kate, also died as a result of the collision.
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Pregnant women are particularly at risk because of potential complications in both the mother and unborn baby.
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At a children's centre in south London, six soon-to-be parents are comparing notes on the size of their unborn babies.
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