unborn

Everyday

1. Unborn means not yet born: an unborn baby is still growing inside its mother. tree →
2. Unborn can also mean belonging to the future: generations yet unborn. tree →

In the lessons

In science and family life, an unborn baby grows inside the mother for about nine months. In stories and speeches, «unborn generations» means people of the future. Some ethics and church discussions talk about protecting the unborn. Phrases: an unborn baby, the unborn child, generations yet unborn.

Examples

• Mum's unborn baby kicks when music plays. tree →
• The doctor checked the unborn baby with a scan. tree →
• We must protect the planet for generations yet unborn. tree →
• The unborn calf was healthy. tree →
• Smoking can harm an unborn baby. tree →
• Christians believe the unborn child is precious to God. tree →
• "Their mothers cursed them while still unborn," is the reply. tree →

Note

Prefix un- + born. Usually before a noun (an unborn baby). Safety: smoking and alcohol can harm an unborn baby.