(Namibia) A Namibian born after independence was achieved in 1990.

past participle of be born

present participle and gerund of be born

(poetic) Originating in the sky or heavens.

As though born a twin or twins

Synonym of Born rule

(quantum mechanics) A key postulate of quantum mechanics, giving the probability that a measurement of a quantum system will yield a given result. In its simplest form, it states that the probability density of finding a particle at a given point, when measured, is proportional to the square of the magnitude of the particle's wavefunction at that point.

Alternative form of born to the purple

Applied to a person who speaks more loudly than necessary.

(UK, euphemistic) Stillborn; having died in utero in the middle to late part of a pregnancy, usually after 20-28 weeks.