fetus

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːtəs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin fētus (“offspring”). Doublet of fawn.

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Synonyms

foetus

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
vertebrate
Narrower (hyponyms)
abortus, monster, baby

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