contusive

con·tuse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-tooz, -tyooz]
- /kənˈtuz, -ˈtyuz/
- /kəntjˈuːsɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-tooz, -tyooz]
- /kənˈtuz, -ˈtyuz/

Definitions of contusive word

verb with object contusive to injure (tissue), especially without breaking the skin; bruise. 1
adjective contusive Relating to, or causing contusion. 0

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Origin of contusive

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin contūsus past participle of contundere to bruise, crush, equivalent to con- con- + tud- (variant stem of tundere to beat) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Contusive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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contusive 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 about 72% 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.

contusive usage trend in Literature

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