hydropic

hy·drop·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-drop-ik or hahy-drop-i-kuh l]
- /haɪˈdrɒp ɪk or haɪˈdrɒp ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-drop-ik or hahy-drop-i-kuh l]
- /haɪˈdrɒp ɪk or haɪˈdrɒp ɪ kəl/

Definitions of hydropic word

adjective hydropic dropsical. 1
adjective hydropic of or relating to hydrops 0
adjective hydropic containing excessive water or fluid 0
adjective hydropic Swollen with water; characterized by swelling and accumulation of fluid. 0
adjective hydropic (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Insatiably thirsty (like someone with dropsy). 0

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Origin of hydropic

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin hydrōpicus < Greek hydrōpikós, equivalent to hydrōp- (stem of hýdrōps) hydrops + -ikos -ic; replacing Middle English ydropike < Old French < Latin

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Parts of speech for Hydropic

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hydropic 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.

According to our data about 56% 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.

hydropic usage trend in Literature

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