Stillborn (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn; "a stillborn baby".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stillborn infant was gently wrapped in a blanket and given to the grieving parents to hold.
- The hospital's stillborn protocol was activated, providing emotional support to the family during this difficult time.
- Unfortunately, the stillborn baby was the result of a placental abruption that occurred during the mother's pregnancy.
- The nurse's gentle voice broke the news to the new mother that her baby had been stillborn.
- After several attempts to revive the stillborn infant, the medical team reluctantly pronounced the baby deceased.
Meaning 2
Failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President".
Classification
All adjective clusters.