Word Origin & History. vivify 1590s, from O.Fr. vivifier (12c.), from L.L. vivificare make alive, restore to life, from vivificus enlivening, from L. vivus alive (see vivid) + root of facere to make (see factitious). Vivificate in same sense is recorded from early 15c.
BORN BIG High-birthweight newborns, such as this 4-day-old 19-pound baby (center) born to a diabetic mother, face health risks into adulthood.
A: Newborn baby weights can vary depending on a variety of factors, but the average weight of a newborn, male or female, is between 5 pounds 8 ounces and 8 pounds 13 ounces. However, baby girls are often smaller than boys at birth, but only slightly. Continue Reading