parkinsonian

par·kin·so·ni·an

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-kin-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌpɑr kɪnˈsoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-kin-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌpɑr kɪnˈsoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of parkinsonian word

adjective parkinsonian (sometimes initial capital letter) of, related to, or resembling Parkinson's disease. 1
noun parkinsonian a person suffering from Parkinson's disease 0
adjective parkinsonian of or relating to Parkinson's disease 0

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Origin of parkinsonian

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; see Parkinson's disease; -ian

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Parts of speech for Parkinsonian

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parkinsonian 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.

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