Etymology

abortus

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Today it means: An abortion. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century.New Latin abortus
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  1. New Latin · borrowed fromabortus“miscarriage”
  2. English todayabortus

Borrowed from New Latin abortus (“miscarriage”). Doublet of abort.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century. An abortion.
  • First attested in the early 20ᵗʰ century. An aborted fetus, especially one aborted in early pregnancy.

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