births
word · lemma: birth
Definition
The act or process of being born. Usually refers to the number of times babies are born in a place or time.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a plural noun when discussing statistics or trends (e.g., 'the number of births'). Common in formal, medical, or academic contexts. Don't confuse with 'birthday' (the anniversary of being born).
Spanish: nacimientosPortuguese (BR): nascimentosPortuguese (PT): nascimentosChinese (Simplified): 出生Chinese (Traditional): 出生Hindi: जन्मArabic: ولادات
Example Sentences
There were many births at the hospital last month.
basic
The number of births is increasing each year.
basic
Some animals have many births in one season.
basic
Spring usually brings a rise in births among farm animals.
natural
The city reported fewer births than usual this year.
natural
Advances in medicine have made difficult births much safer.
natural