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- [tim-puh-nahy-teez]
- /ˌtɪm pəˈnaɪ tiz/
- /tˈɪmpənˌaɪts/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tim-puh-nahy-teez]
- /ˌtɪm pəˈnaɪ tiz/
Definitions of tympanites word
- noun tympanites distention of the abdominal wall, as in peritonitis, caused by the accumulation of gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity. 1
- noun tympanites distension of the abdomen caused by an abnormal accumulation of gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity, as in peritonitis 0
- noun tympanites a distention of the abdomen by the accumulation of gas or air in the intestines or peritoneal cavity 0
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Origin of tympanites
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin tympanītēs < Greek tympanī́tēs, derivative of týmpanon drum (see tympanum)
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Parts of speech for Tympanites
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tympanites popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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