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Miscarry: meaning, definitions and examples

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miscarry

 

[ mɪsˈkæri ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

To miscarry means to lose a pregnancy before the fetus can live independently outside the womb, typically before the 20th week of gestation. It is a common occurrence, affecting many pregnancies and often happening due to various health issues or genetic factors.

Synonyms

abort, lose, terminate

Examples of usage

  • She was devastated when she learned she had miscarried.
  • Many women experience fear of miscarrying in their first trimester.
  • They were thankful for the support after her recent miscarriage.

Translations

Translations of the word "miscarry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aborto espontâneo

🇮🇳 गर्भपात

🇩🇪 Fehlgeburt

🇮🇩 keguguran

🇺🇦 викидень

🇵🇱 poronienie

🇯🇵 流産

🇫🇷 fausse couche

🇪🇸 aborto espontáneo

🇹🇷 düşük

🇰🇷 유산

🇸🇦 إجهاض

🇨🇿 potrat

🇸🇰 potrat

🇨🇳 流产

🇸🇮 splavitev

🇮🇸 fæðingartap

🇰🇿 түсік

🇬🇪 საბავშვო გარდაცვალება

🇦🇿 qarşısına alma

🇲🇽 aborto espontáneo

Word origin

The term 'miscarry' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mis-', which generally indicates a wrong or bad action, and the word 'carry', meaning to support or hold. The etymology can be traced back to Middle English 'miscarren', combining the concept of a failure or mishap in carrying a pregnancy. Over time, 'miscarry' has been specifically associated with the loss of pregnancy, reflecting both the physical and emotional challenges that come with it. Historically, miscarriages have been documented since ancient times, with varying cultural perceptions and responses to the event, leading to a rich linguistic evolution of the term.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,629 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.