atropism

at·ro·pism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [a-truh-piz-uh m]
- /ˈæ trəˌpɪz əm/
- /ˈatrəʊpˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [a-truh-piz-uh m]
- /ˈæ trəˌpɪz əm/

Definitions of atropism word

noun atropism a condition caused by using atropine over a period of time 3
noun atropism poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna. 1
noun atropism (medicine) A condition of the system produced by long use of belladonna. 0

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Origin of atropism

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; atrop(ine) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Atropism

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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atropism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

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