Unborn
(adjective)
- Not yet born; still in the womb.
- Not yet brought into existence or brought about.
Origin:
Old english ungefæder, ungefædere, from un- "not" + gefæder, gefædere "born".
Examples:
- The unborn child was determined to be healthy.
- The rights of the unborn are a controversial issue.
- The unborn were not protected by laws in the past.
- The unborn future is uncertain and open to interpretation.
- The unborn are dependent on their mother for survival.