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After the first miscarriage, I tried to take the attitude that it was my body's way of telling me that this pregnancy wasn't meant to be.
Christie Brinkley

Meaning of "miscarriage" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MISCARRIAGE

miscarriage  [mɪsˈkærɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MISCARRIAGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Miscarriage is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MISCARRIAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

miscarriage

Miscarriage

A miscarriage is the natural death of an embryo or fetus in the womb. It takes place in the early stages of prenatal development prior to fetal viability. Among women who know they are pregnant, the miscarriage rate is roughly 15-20% and it is the most common complication of early pregnancy in humans.

Definition of miscarriage in the English dictionary

The first definition of miscarriage in the dictionary is . spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the womb, esp prior to the 20th week of pregnancy. Other definition of miscarriage is an act of mismanagement or failure. Miscarriage is also the failure of freight to reach its destination.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MISCARRIAGE


arriage
ˈærɪdʒ
average
ˈævərɪdʒ
bridge
brɪdʒ
Cambridge
ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ
carriage
ˈkærɪdʒ
coverage
ˈkʌvərɪdʒ
disparage
dɪˈspærɪdʒ
encourage
ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ
forecarriage
ˈfɔːˌkærɪdʒ
inmarriage
ˈɪnˌmærɪdʒ
intermarriage
ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒ
marriage
ˈmærɪdʒ
mismarriage
mɪsˈmærɪdʒ
out-marriage
ˈaʊtˌmærɪdʒ
parage
ˈpærɪdʒ
premarriage
priːˈmærɪdʒ
remarriage
ˌriːˈmærɪdʒ
ridge
rɪdʒ
storage
ˈstɔːrɪdʒ
undercarriage
ˈʌndəˌkærɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MISCARRIAGE

misc.
miscalculate
miscalculation
miscalculator
miscall
miscaller
miscanthus
miscaption
miscarriage of justice
miscarried
miscarries
miscarry
miscast
miscatalog
miscegen
miscegenate
miscegenation
miscegenational
miscegenator
miscegenetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE MISCARRIAGE

arranged marriage
baby carriage
bailliage
civil marriage
common-law marriage
commuter marriage
doll carriage
ferriage
foliage
group marriage
gun carriage
horseless carriage
mixed marriage
multiage
open marriage
Pullman carriage
railway carriage
shotgun marriage
triage
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Synonyms and antonyms of miscarriage in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MISCARRIAGE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «miscarriage» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of miscarriage

Translation of «miscarriage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MISCARRIAGE

Find out the translation of miscarriage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of miscarriage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «miscarriage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

流产
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aborto espontáneo
570 millions of speakers

English

miscarriage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गर्भपात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اسْقَاطٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выкидыш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aborto espontâneo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গর্ভস্রাব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fausse couche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keguguran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fehlgeburt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

流産
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Miscarriage
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự sảy thai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கருச்சிதைவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गर्भपात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düşük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aborto spontaneo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poronienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

викидень
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

avort
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποβολή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

miskraam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

missfall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spontanabort
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of miscarriage

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MISCARRIAGE»

The term «miscarriage» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.001 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MISCARRIAGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «miscarriage» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «miscarriage» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about miscarriage

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4 QUOTES WITH «MISCARRIAGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word miscarriage.
1
Christie Brinkley
After the first miscarriage, I tried to take the attitude that it was my body's way of telling me that this pregnancy wasn't meant to be.
2
Neve McIntosh
Thankfully, I have never experienced a miscarriage, but I have friends and family who have, and I've talked to them about their feelings.
3
Emily Oster
Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.
4
George Zimmerman
I'd like to professionally... continue my education and hopefully become an attorney. I think that's the best way to stop the miscarriage of justice that happened to me from happening to somebody else. I don't think it should ever happen to anyone ever again - not one person.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MISCARRIAGE»

Discover the use of miscarriage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to miscarriage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
After Miscarriage: Medical Facts and Emotional Support for ...
As she writes in the preface: ''This book is what I wish had been available when I first started on this journey - a simple, unbiased collection of the known facts about miscarriage causes and treatments, followed by a discussion of coping ...
Krissi Danielsson, 2010
2
What Was Lost: A Christian Journey Through Miscarriage
Elise Erikson Barrett draws on her own painful experiences, as well as on interviews with others who have gone through the devastation of miscarriage, in an effort to help women grieve and, in time, to think theologically about pregnancy ...
Elise Erikson Barrett, 2010
3
Surviving Miscarriage: --You Are Not Alone
In Surviving Miscarriage, a psychologist who endured two miscarriages within a year shares her story of survival and offers hope for those suffering after a miscarriage.
Stacy McLaughlin PH D, Stacey J. McLaughlin, 2005
4
Miscarriage: Women's Experiences and Needs
This book explores the many different ways in which women physically experience miscarriage and emotionally react to it.
Christine Moulder, 2001
5
Miscarriage: Why it Happens and how Best to Reduce Your Risks
A comprehensive guide to understanding the physical, medical, and emotional issues surrounding miscarriage helps women navigate this painful, disappointing process. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Henry M. Lerner, 2003
6
Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream
Provides information for common questions and concerns about miscarriages, and offers advice to the whole family for dealing with the loss
Sherokee Ilse, Linda Hammer Burns, 1985
7
Silent Grief: Miscarriage - Child Loss Finding Your Way ...
But in Silent Grief, author Clara Hinton brings a clear message of hope through the cold mourning. Writing of her own grief, and interviewing scores of women and men, she offers not pat answers, but instead show us this: You are not alone.
Clara Hinton, 1998
8
Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth about Miscarriage
The renowned science writer tackles a difficult subject--miscarriage--offering the most comprehensive exploration of the subject yet, discussing the various factors that cause miscarriage, including pollution, sex, and airplane travel, all ...
Jon Cohen, 2005
9
Pregnancy After a Loss: A Guide to Pregnancy After a ...
Pregnancy after a loss can be a time of great emotional upheaval -- but also, a time of healing and hope. With this sensible guide, you can ease your anxieties -- and learn to look forward to the future as you make peace with the past.
Carol Cirulli Lanham, 1999
10
Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart
The authors offer: Support, empathy, and a clear path towards healing The personal stories of 100 women talking about their miscarriage experiences Interviews with fathers on how they have been affected Helpful advice for partners, family ...
Marie Allen, Shelly Marks, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MISCARRIAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term miscarriage is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Miscarriage, abortion may pose similar risks for next pregnancy
(Reuters Health) - First-time mothers who have had a miscarriage or abortion early in a previous pregnancy may face an increased risk of ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
2
After A Miscarriage, Mom Encourages Others To 'Talk About The Baby'
The director was inspired by her own experience after her first pregnancy ended in an early miscarriage. "I was so surprised when I was ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
South Africa's leadership miscarriage
The graft and corruption that is now being unearthed means that the President has failed to do his job. The core accountability of any President ... «News24, Jul 15»
4
Innocence lost: Pregnancy after miscarriage
Pregnancy used to be this mysterious, magical thing that happened to people, and in some ways, it still is. But I will never be able to think of it ... «BabyCenter, Jul 15»
5
Was Aarushi Talwar murder verdict a miscarriage of justice?
Now an explosive new book by journalist Avirook Sen claims that the conviction of the couple may have been a gross miscarriage of justice. «BBC News, Jul 15»
6
Donating Fetal Tissue After An Abortion Or Miscarriage Is Totally …
We've seen not one but two shady undercover videos attacking Planned Parenthood in the last week, part of a systematic attempt at advancing ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
Amy Jewell :Pregnancy After Miscarriage: It's Okay to Get Excited
Everyone copes with miscarriage differently. I knew immediately that I couldn't start to heal until I had something positive, a new pregnancy, to focus on. I didn't ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
8
Evelyn Lozada: Why I Felt 'Responsible' for My Miscarriage
Showing up to an OB/GYN appointment to find out your pregnancy has taken a turn for the worse is every expectant mother's nightmare. «People Magazine, Jul 15»
9
'Married To Medicine' Star Mariah Huq Returns: Miscarriage Brought …
But after they had announced her pregnancy, she suffered a miscarriage. This wasn't featured on Married To Medicine, but her former friend ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
10
Wilmette Theatre Examines Miscarriage of Justice
Murder, confession, capital punishment and unethical investigations are some of the complex issues that will be examined at the Wilmette ... «DailyNorthShore.com, Jul 15»

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