deadborn

/ˈdɛdˌbɔrn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Born dead; dead at birth.

“The medical report concluded that the infant was deadborn and suffered from no signs of trauma.”

2. noun

A baby that is stillborn.

“The grieving family decided to hold a memorial service for their deadborn child.”

Synonyms

  • abortive
  • stillborn

Antonyms

  • liveborn
  • viable