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detumescence

de·tu·mes·cence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌdi tuˈmɛs əns, -tyu-/
    • /dɪtjuːmˈesəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-too-mes-uh ns, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌdi tuˈmɛs əns, -tyu-/

Definitions of detumescence word

  • noun detumescence the subsidence of a swelling, esp the return of a swollen organ, such as the penis, to the flaccid state 3
  • noun detumescence a gradual shrinking of a swelling, as, specif., an erection 3
  • noun detumescence reduction or subsidence of swelling. 1
  • noun detumescence The act of subsiding from a swollen state, especially the relaxation of an erect penis. 0
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Origin of detumescence

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin dētumēsc(ere) to cease swelling (dē- de- + tumēscere to swell) + -ence; see tumescent

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Parts of speech for Detumescence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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detumescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

detumescence usage trend in Literature

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