C1noun formal 3K

Abortion

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈbɔːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈbɔːrʃn/"]/

Meaning of Abortion

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage

In simple words: The medical process to remove a pregnancy from the body.

Abortion in a sentence

• to **support/oppose abortion**
• a woman’s right to abortion
• the country's strict abortion laws
• Both pro-choice and anti-abortion groups want to ensure their voices are heard.
• She decided to **have an abortion**.
• Some medical staff wanted the right to refuse to perform abortions.

How to use Abortion

This term is primarily used in discussions about reproductive rights and health care. It's considered formal, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. In contexts involving personal beliefs, be mindful of the sensitivity surrounding the topic.

Grammar pattern

abortion + noun (e.g., abortion rights)

Memory hint

Think of 'abortion' as 'A-BORT-ion' - picture someone 'borting' their way out of a situation they don't want.

Related words

Collocations with Abortion

• legal
• legalized
• elective
• have
• obtain
• procure
• clinic
• counselling/​counseling
• pill
• abortion on demand
• legal
• legalized
• elective
• have
• obtain
• procure
• clinic
• counselling/​counseling
• pill
• abortion on demand

Synonyms for Abortion

• termination
• miscarriage

Opposites of Abortion

• pregnancy
• birth
• continuation

Common mistakes with Abortion

• Confused with 'miscarriage' - abortion is a choice, while miscarriage is not planned.
• Using 'abort' incorrectly; 'abort' can also mean to cancel a plan, so context matters.
• Mixing up legal and medical terms related to abortion.

Frequently asked questions about Abortion

What does Abortion mean?

The medical process to remove a pregnancy from the body.

What is the definition of Abortion?

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage

How do you use Abortion in a sentence?

to **support/oppose abortion**

Can you give another example of Abortion?

a woman’s right to abortion

What are synonyms for Abortion?

Common alternatives include termination, miscarriage.

What is the opposite of Abortion?

Opposite meanings include pregnancy, birth, continuation.

What words go with Abortion?

It commonly pairs with legal, legalized, elective, have, obtain, procure, clinic, counselling/​counseling, pill, abortion on demand, legal, legalized, elective, have, obtain, procure, clinic, counselling/​counseling, pill, abortion on demand.

What are common mistakes when using Abortion?

Confused with 'miscarriage' - abortion is a choice, while miscarriage is not planned. Using 'abort' incorrectly; 'abort' can also mean to cancel a plan, so context matters. Mixing up legal and medical terms related to abortion.

How do you pronounce Abortion?

US: /["/əˈbɔːrʃn/"]/, UK: /["/əˈbɔːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Abortion formal or informal?

"Abortion" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Abortion?

This term is primarily used in discussions about reproductive rights and health care. It's considered formal, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. In contexts involving personal beliefs, be mindful of the sensitivity surrounding the topic.

What CEFR level is Abortion?

"Abortion" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.