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- [of-thal-mee-uh, op-]
- /ɒfˈθæl mi ə, ɒp-/
- /ɒf.ˈθæl.mɪə/
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- [of-thal-mee-uh, op-]
- /ɒfˈθæl mi ə, ɒp-/
Definitions of ophthalmia word
- noun ophthalmia inflammation of the eye, especially of its membranes or external structures. 1
- noun ophthalmia Inflammation of the eye, especially conjunctivitis. 1
- noun ophthalmia inflammation of the eye, often including the conjunctiva 0
- noun ophthalmia a severe inflammation of the eyeball or conjunctiva 0
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Origin of ophthalmia
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin < Greek ophthalmía, equivalent to ophthalm(ós) eye + -ia -ia; replacing Middle English obtalmia < Medieval Latin, Late Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Ophthalmia
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ophthalmia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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ophthalmia usage trend in Literature
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