STILLBORN


Meaning of STILLBORN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ stɪlbɔ:(r)n ]

1.

A stillborn baby is dead when it is born.

It was a miracle that she survived the birth of her stillborn baby...

ADJ

2.

An idea, action, or attempt which is stillborn is completely ineffective or unsuccessful.

The ceasefire itself could prove stillborn if rebel units in the bush keep on fighting.

ADJ

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