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- [spas-tik]
- /ˈspæs tɪk/
- /spastˈɪsɪti/
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- [spas-tik]
- /ˈspæs tɪk/
Definitions of spasticity word
- adjective spasticity Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by spasm, especially tonic spasm. 1
- adjective spasticity Slang: Offensive. awkward or clumsy. 1
- noun spasticity Pathology. a person exhibiting spasms. 1
- noun spasticity Slang: Offensive. an awkward or clumsy person. 1
- noun spasticity the condition of being spastic 0
- noun spasticity an old-fashioned and now offensive name for cerebral palsy 0
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Origin of spasticity
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin spasticus afflicted with spasms < Greek spastikós of a spasm, equivalent to spas-, stem of spân to pull off, pluck, convulse + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Spasticity
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spasticity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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