gargoylism

gar·goyl·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-goi-liz-uh m]
- /ˈgɑr gɔɪˌlɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-goi-liz-uh m]
- /ˈgɑr gɔɪˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of gargoylism word

noun gargoylism a congenital abnormality characterized chiefly by dwarfism, grotesque deformities of the head, trunk, and limbs, mental retardation, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. 1
noun gargoylism The dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter's syndrome characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose. 1
noun gargoylism the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter syndrome, characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose. 0

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Origin of gargoylism

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; gargoyle + -ism

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Parts of speech for Gargoylism

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gargoylism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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