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- [kuh n-trak-cher]
- /kənˈtræk tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trak-cher]
- /kənˈtræk tʃər/
Definitions of contractured word
- noun contractured a shortening or distortion of muscular or connective tissue due to spasm, scar, or paralysis of the antagonist of the contracting muscle. 1
- noun contractured (medicine) deformed by contracture. 1
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Origin of contractured
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin contractūra, equivalent to contract(us) drawn together (past participle of contrahere; see contract) + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Contractured
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contractured popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
contractured usage trend in Literature
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