reflexology

re·flex·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-flek-sol-uh-jee]
- /ˌri flɛkˈsɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-flek-sol-uh-jee]
- /ˌri flɛkˈsɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of reflexology word

noun reflexology a system of massaging specific areas of the foot or sometimes the hand in order to promote healing, relieve stress, etc., in other parts of the body. 1
noun reflexology Medicine/Medical. the study of reflex movements and processes. 1
noun reflexology therapy involving foot massage 1
uncountable noun reflexology Reflexology is the practice of massaging particular areas of the body, especially the feet, in the belief that it can heal particular organs. 0
noun reflexology a form of therapy practised as a treatment in alternative medicine in which the soles of the feet are massaged: designed to stimulate the blood supply and nerves and thus relieve tension 0
noun reflexology the belief that behaviour can be understood in terms of combinations of reflexes 0

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Origin of reflexology

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; reflex + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Reflexology

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reflexology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for reflexology

noun reflexology

kneading — Present participle of knead.
massage — the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.

All 2 Synonyms of reflexology