Borne Definition
bôrn
adjective
Carried or transported by. Often used in combination.
Current-borne plankton.
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Transmitted by. Often used in combination.
Mosquito-borne diseases.
American Heritage
verb
Webster's New World
To be borne is defined as to be held up, supported or moved by steady pressure.
An example of borne is when a house has held up a roof.
An example of borne is when facts support the conclusions in a report.
An example of borne is when boats are moved by the tides.
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Carried or transmitted by (the thing specified)
Foodborne microbes, mosquito-borne illness.
Webster's New World
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