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ecchymotic

ec·chy·mo·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ek-uh-moh-sis]
    • /ˌɛk əˈmoʊ sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ek-uh-moh-sis]
    • /ˌɛk əˈmoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of ecchymotic word

  • noun plural ecchymotic a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise. 1
  • noun ecchymotic Pertaining to ecchymosis. 1

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Origin of ecchymotic

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < New Latin < Greek ekchýmōsis extravasation, equivalent to ek- ec- + chȳm(ós) juice + -ōsis -osis

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Parts of speech for Ecchymotic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ecchymotic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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ecchymotic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ecchymotic

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