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- [am-aw-roh-sis]
- /ˌæm ɔˈroʊ sɪs/
- /ˌamərˈɒtɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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