miscarriage

[ mis-kar-ij; for 1 also mis-kar-ij ]
/ mɪsˈkær ɪdʒ; for 1 also ˈmɪsˌkær ɪdʒ /

noun

the expulsion of a fetus before it is viable, especially between the third and seventh months of pregnancy; spontaneous abortion. Compare abortion(def 1).
failure to attain the just, right, or desired result: a miscarriage of justice.
failure of something sent, as a letter, to reach its destination.
Chiefly British. transportation of goods not in accordance with the contract of shipment.

Origin of miscarriage

First recorded in 1605–15; mis-1 + carriage

Example sentences from the Web for miscarriage

British Dictionary definitions for miscarriage

miscarriage
/ (mɪsˈkærɪdʒ) /

noun

(also ˈmɪskær-) spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the womb, esp prior to the 20th week of pregnancy
an act of mismanagement or failure a miscarriage of justice
British the failure of freight to reach its destination

Medical definitions for miscarriage

miscarriage
[ mĭskăr′ĭj, mĭs-kăr- ]

n.

spontaneous abortion

Scientific definitions for miscarriage

miscarriage
[ mĭskăr′ĭj ]

The premature, spontaneous expulsion of the products of pregnancy from the uterus, usually in the first trimester. Also called spontaneous abortion

Cultural definitions for miscarriage

miscarriage
[ (mis-kar-ij, mis-kar-ij) ]

A spontaneous and premature expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it is capable of surviving on its own.

notes for miscarriage

Generally, a miscarriage is a failure to achieve a desired end, as in a miscarriage of justice.