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- [kuh n-too-zhuh n, -tyoo-]
- /kənˈtu ʒən, -ˈtyu-/
- /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-too-zhuh n, -tyoo-]
- /kənˈtu ʒən, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of contusion word
- countable noun contusion A contusion is a bruise. 3
- noun contusion an injury in which the skin is not broken; bruise 3
- noun contusion a bruising or being bruised 3
- noun contusion a bruise; injury in which the skin is not broken 3
- noun contusion an injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise. 1
- noun contusion A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise. 1
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Origin of contusion
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin contūsiōn- (stem of contūsiō). See contuse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Contusion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contusion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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".
contusion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contusion
noun contusion
- swelling — the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
- wale — something that is selected as the best; choice.
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
Antonyms for contusion
noun contusion
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Top questions with contusion
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