transfixion

trans·fix

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/
- /transfˈɪkʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/

Definitions of transfixion word

verb with object transfixion to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc. 1
verb with object transfixion to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon; impale. 1
verb with object transfixion to hold or fasten with or on something that pierces. 1

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Origin of transfixion

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin trānsfīxus (past participle of trānsfīgere to pierce through), equivalent to trāns- trans- + fīg(ere) to pierce + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Transfixion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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transfixion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for transfixion

noun transfixion

catalepsy — a state of prolonged rigid posture, occurring for example in schizophrenia or in hypnotic trances
catatonia — a state of muscular rigidity and stupor, sometimes found in schizophrenia
muse — to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject.

All 3 Synonyms of transfixion