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- [ob-stuh-pey-shuh n]
- /ˌɒb stəˈpeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɒb.stɪ.ˈpeɪ.ʃən/
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- [ob-stuh-pey-shuh n]
- /ˌɒb stəˈpeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of obstipation word
- noun obstipation obstinate constipation. 1
- noun obstipation Severe or complete constipation. 1
- noun obstipation a severe form of constipation, usually resulting from obstruction of the intestinal tract 0
- noun obstipation severe and persistent constipation 0
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Origin of obstipation
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin obstīpātiōn- (stem of obstīpātiō) close pressure, equivalent to ob- ob- + stīpāt(us) (past participle of stīpāre to press) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Obstipation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obstipation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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