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- [dahy-as-tl-ee, -tl-ee]
- /daɪˈæs tlˌi, -tl i/
- /daɪˈæs.təʊ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-as-tl-ee, -tl-ee]
- /daɪˈæs tlˌi, -tl i/
Definitions of diastole word
- noun diastole the dilatation of the chambers of the heart that follows each contraction, during which they refill with blood 3
- noun diastole the usual rhythmic dilatation of the heart, esp. of the ventricles, following each contraction (systole), during which the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood 3
- noun diastole Physiology. the normal rhythmical dilatation of the heart during which the chambers are filling with blood. Compare systole (def 1). 1
- noun diastole Prosody. the lengthening of a syllable regularly short, especially before a pause or at the ictus. 1
- noun diastole The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood. 1
- noun diastole (chiefly uncountable, physiology) The phase or process of relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers, between contractions, during which they fill with blood; an instance of the process. 0
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Origin of diastole
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin diastolē < Greek diastolḗ a putting asunder, dilation, lengthening; compare diastéllein to set apart, equivalent to dia- dia- + stéllein to put, place
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Parts of speech for Diastole
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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diastole popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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