Aborning

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbɔɹ.nɪŋ/

Origin

-("in the act of") + born + -ing

Full definition of aborning

Adverb

1. (chiefly North America) That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion. First attested in the mid 20th century.

• 1988, James McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom, Oxford 2004, p. 765:No fewer than five planned “uprisings” died a-borning.

Adjective

1. (chiefly North America) While being born or produced. First attested in the mid 20th century.This festival is an excellent chance to see new talent aborning.

Related terms

• aborn
• born