abortion
Translation
abortion, termination of pregnancy, termination
Examples
The new law restricts access to abortion.
The new law restricts access to abortion.
She decided to have an abortion.
She decided to have an abortion.
Grammar Patterns
((to have an abortion)) to undergo the procedure She decided to have an abortion.
((access to abortion)) the ability to get an abortion The law restricts access to abortion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: termination, termination of pregnancy
Etymology
From Latin 'abortio' (miscarriage), from 'aboriri' (to miscarry), from 'ab' (away from) + 'oriri' (to be born).
Memory Tips
Think of 'aborting' a mission—stopping it before completion. It's the same concept applied to a pregnancy.