presystole

sys·to·le

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-tuh-lee, -lee]
- /ˈsɪs təˌli, -li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-tuh-lee, -lee]
- /ˈsɪs təˌli, -li/

Definitions of presystole word

noun presystole Physiology. the normal rhythmical contraction of the heart, during which the blood in the chambers is forced onward. Compare diastole. 1
noun presystole Classical Prosody. the shortening of a syllable regularly long. 1

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Origin of presystole

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Greek systolḗ a drawing up, contraction, equivalent to sy- sy- + stolḗ pressure, orig., garment, equipment, equivalent to stol- (noun derivative of stéllein to send, place) + -ē feminine noun suffix; cf. diastole, systaltic

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Parts of speech for Presystole

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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presystole popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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