idiopathy

id·i·op·a·thy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [id-ee-op-uh-thee]
- /ˌɪd iˈɒp ə θi/
- /ˌɪdɪˈɒpəθi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [id-ee-op-uh-thee]
- /ˌɪd iˈɒp ə θi/

Definitions of idiopathy word

noun plural idiopathy a disease not preceded or occasioned by any known morbid condition. 1
noun idiopathy A disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown. 1
noun idiopathy any disease of unknown cause 0
noun idiopathy Something idiopathic; a disease having no known cause. 0

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Origin of idiopathy

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < New Latin idiopathīa < Greek idiopátheia disease or affection of local origin. See idio-, -pathy

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Parts of speech for Idiopathy

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idiopathy 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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