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amaurotic

am·au·ro·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [am-aw-roh-sis]
    • /ˌæm ɔˈroʊ sɪs/
    • /ˌamərˈɒtɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-aw-roh-sis]
    • /ˌæm ɔˈroʊ sɪs/

Definitions of amaurotic word

  • noun amaurotic partial or total loss of sight, especially in the absence of a gross lesion or injury. 1
  • noun amaurotic Pertaining to amaurosis. 1
  • adjective amaurotic Pertaining to or suffering from amaurosis. 0

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Origin of amaurotic

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Greek: darkening, hindrance to sight, equivalent to amaur(ós) dim, dark + -ōsis -osis

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Parts of speech for Amaurotic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amaurotic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amaurotic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for amaurotic

adj amaurotic

  • dark — When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.
  • purblind — nearly or partially blind; dim-sighted.
  • unseeing — the act of a person who sees.
  • unsighted — having functional vision; not blind.
  • groping — moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly; stumbling.

adjective amaurotic

  • blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.

Antonyms for amaurotic

adj amaurotic

  • seeing — the act of a person who sees.
  • sighted — having functional vision; not blind.
  • aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • uncovered — having no cover or covering.

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