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- [ahr-thrahy-tis]
- /ɑrˈθraɪ tɪs/
- /ɑːˈθraɪ.tɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-thrahy-tis]
- /ɑrˈθraɪ tɪs/
Definitions of arthritis word
- uncountable noun arthritis Arthritis is a medical condition in which the joints in someone's body are swollen and painful. 3
- noun arthritis inflammation of a joint or joints characterized by pain and stiffness of the affected parts, caused by gout, rheumatic fever, etc 3
- noun arthritis inflammation of a joint or joints, esp. as in rheumatoid arthritis 3
- noun arthritis acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes and having diverse causes, as infection, crystal deposition, or injury. 1
- noun arthritis Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. 1
- noun arthritis medicine: inflamed joints 1
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Origin of arthritis
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < New Latin < Greek: gout. See arthro-, -itis
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Parts of speech for Arthritis
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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arthritis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
arthritis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arthritis
noun arthritis
- stiffness — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- swelling — the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
- ache — If you ache or a part of your body aches, you feel a steady, fairly strong pain.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- soreness — physically painful or sensitive, as a wound, hurt, or diseased part: a sore arm.
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