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- [puh-ral-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræl ə sɪs/
- /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-ral-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræl ə sɪs/
Definitions of paralysis word
- noun plural paralysis Pathology. a loss or impairment of voluntary movement in a body part, caused by injury or disease of the nerves, brain, or spinal cord. a disease characterized by this, especially palsy. 1
- noun plural paralysis a state of helpless stoppage, inactivity, or inability to act: The strike caused a paralysis of all shipping. 1
- noun paralysis inability to move 1
- noun paralysis lack of progress 1
- uncountable noun paralysis Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move and feel in all or part of your body. 0
- uncountable noun paralysis Paralysis is the state of being unable to act or function properly. 0
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Origin of paralysis
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; < Latin < Greek parálysis, equivalent to paraly-, var stem of paralȳ́ein to loosen (i.e., disable) on one side (para- para-1 + lȳ́ein to loosen) + -sis -sis; replacing Middle English paralisi(e) < Old French < Latin, as above; replacing late Old English paralisin (accusative) < Latin, as above; cf. palsy1
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Parts of speech for Paralysis
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paralysis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
paralysis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paralysis
noun paralysis
- bottom out — If a trend such as a fall in prices bottoms out, it stops getting worse or decreasing, and remains at a particular level or amount.
- deflation — Deflation is a reduction in economic activity that leads to lower levels of industrial output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- drowsiness — half-asleep; sleepy.
- hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
Antonyms for paralysis
noun paralysis
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- knowhow — knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise: Designing a computer requires a lot of know-how.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
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